Pomegranate Martini {Gluten-Free, Vegan}
This colourful Pomegranate Martini is the perfect make-ahead cocktail Recipe bursting with the sweet flavour of pomegranate, tart lime, hints of orange and vodka. This sweet refreshing Martini Cocktail that will be the star of the show at parties especially during the holiday season (but you don’t have to wait until the holidays to enjoy it!). Suitable for Gluten-Free and Vegan diets.

This Pomegranate Martini is the perfect cocktail for the Christmas season, when pomegranates are abundant and we are all happily indulging in some festive cheer. But let’s get real peeps. Why, oh why wait to make it only at Christmas?
It is colourful, refreshing, fun to whip up and ideal for the summer, to wow your guests during all those BBQ’s, beach parties, picnics and any get together you are hosting. Or fall, or whenever.
Especially handy is the fact that the Pomegranate Martini recipe is super easy as you need only 4 ingredients (garnishes are entirely optional) and a regular pitcher to whip it up. No fancy cocktail shaker needed, although you can go ahead and use it if you have one. Make ahead and refrigerate until need and double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
Why You Will Love This Easy Pomegranate Martini Recipe
- Impress guests with its gorgeous ruby red colour that makes it look like a million bucks.
- It is adaptable , use lemon juice for example if you prefer. See more suggestions below.
- You can easily rim it with gold sugar for a really fun festive look.
- It makes a great potluck recipe – this one always goes first when I take it to potlucks.
Pomegranate Martini Cocktail Tools
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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A quick list of items you will need to make this recipe.
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- Jug.
- Mason Jars or these more colourful ones to serve your drink in.
- Some measuring jugs or cups will be handy too.
- This ice cube tray makes the perfect sized ice cubes for your cocktail.
How To Make A Pomegranate Martini
- Step 1. Mix together the pomegranate juice, vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice in a small pitcher.
- Step 2. Chill in a refrigerator till needed.
- Step 3. Dip glass rims in water and dip wet rim in sugar to decorate glasses (optional).
- Step 4. Pour into martini glasses, garnish with lemon slices and serve.
Pomegranate Vodka Martini Recipe Tips
- Choose a good vodka to make your Pomegranate Martini.
- For something a little different use a flavoured vodka eg orange vodka or raspberry vodka.
- This Martini Cocktail used Cointreau but you can easily use Triple Sec instead.
- Depending on your taste buds you can use gin instead of vodka in your Martini.
- The Pomegranate Martini recipe is best served cold. If you don’t have enough time to chill it properly, then try freezing it for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Chill your garnishes so that the drink stays cold when you add them in.
- Feel free to garnish with herbs like rosemary for some extra garnish.
- It is easier to start with pomegranate juice but I show you how to juice a pomegranate below.
Pomegranate Martini With Gin
Prefer to make this a pomegranate martini with gin. Well I got your back. Simply swap out your vodka for some gin and you are good to go. Easy right?
Pomegranate Martini With Tequila
Another option is for you to whip up pomegranate martini with tequila. Swap out the vodka for some tequila and for an extra boost add in a light dash some orange blossom water.
How To Juice A Pomegranate
You might want to start your Martini Cocktail with your very own homemade pomegranate juice, in which case you need to know how to juice a pomegranate.
Step 1. Split the pomegranate into quarters and add these to a bowl of water.
Step 2. The using your fingers remove the pomegranate seeds from each section (and the pith) into the water. The seeds will sink to the bottom and the pith will float to the top. Discard the pith and the pomegranate peel.
Step 3. Drain the pomegranate seeds using a sieve and remove any remaining pith.
Step 4. Add the pomegranate seeds to a blender and pulse for a few goes so that the seeds release their juices.
Step 5. Decant the pomegranate seeds into a sieve set over a bowl and using the back of a spoon squeeze the seeds to extract the juice.
Step 6. Discard the pomegranate seed pulp and use the juice as desired.
More Fruit Cocktail Recipes
Cocktail lovers why not check out the selection of cocktail recipes below and let me know what you think.
Pomegranate Cocktails
(PS – These sweet cocktails go down soooo easily, but make sure to drink responsibly and be mindful of your consumption.)
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Pomegranate Martini.
Ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) fresh pomegranate juice
- 125 ml (0.5 cup) vodka
- 125 ml (0.5 cup) orange liqueur
- Juice of half a lime
- For garnish - Sugar Seeds from half a pomegranate, chilled
Instructions
Make Your Pomegranate Martini
- Mix together the pomegranate juice, vodka, orange liqueur lime juice in a small pitcher and chill in a refrigerator till needed.
- Dip gals rim in water and dip wet rim in sugar to decorate glasses (optional)
- Pour into prepared martini glasses, garnish with pomegranate and serve.
Notes
Pomegranate Martini Recipe Tips
- Choose a good vodka to make your Pomegranate Martini.
- For something a little different use a flavoured vodka eg orange vodka or raspberry vodka.
- This recipe used Cointreau but you can easily use Triple Sec instead.
- Depending on your taste buds you can use gin instead of vodka in your Martini.
- The Pomegranate Martini is best served cold, If you don’t have enough time to chill it properly, then try freezing it for 5-10 mins before serving.
- Chill your garnishes so that the drink stays cold when you add them in.
- It is easier to start with pomegranate juice but I show you how to juice a pomegranate below.
YUMMY! I love the look of this and I bet it tastes just amazing. And thanks for the nice step-by-step instructions!
Oh my goodness this sounds so absolutely amazing! Will try it with rum (don’t like vodka)
this is such a gorgeous drink! perfect for the holidays!
How festive and refreshing does this look! Thank you for sharing.
These are stunning, and so festive for the holidays! love that vibrant red color!
That looks absolutely Divine Bintu. Sharing it now. Have a great Christmas xx
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I was late to the pomegranate juice party and only discovered it a few years ago, but it is SO delicious – and adding it to a Martini sounds inspired! Pinning this for my next cocktail evening!
This has gotta be one of the prettiest martini’s I’ve ever seen! So loving the pomegranate in it – so unique!
What a beautiful drink! Not to mention tasty–I do love pomegranate and orange together!
Pomegranate is so awesome! What a great idea for a cocktail. I don’t drink so I’m thinking of making a mocktail form this. Love the photos too!
I love a martini but can’t say I’ve ever tried one with pomegranite before. Looks delicious!