Name: Pomegranate Martini.
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

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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.

2 glasses of Pomegranate Martini with pomegrante seeds

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.

- 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.

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(PS – These sweet cocktails go down soooo easily, but make sure to drink responsibly and be mindful of your consumption.)

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