Pomegranate Martini

Pomegranate Martini

What is a Pomegranate Martini?

It is a very refreshing and a colorful juice made up of pomegranate. It can also be made into an cocktail and mocktail.

Why should we try Pomegranate Martini?

  • It will impress your guess with its gorgeous red color, which makes it look rich
  • Variations can be made in this and it is adaptable to every variation.
  • It makes a great potluck recipe.
  • For garnishing, it goes with almost everything.

Pomegranate Martini with Gin

If you want to prepare this Pomegranate Martini with gin, simply swap out your vodka for some gin and you are good to go.

Pomegranate Martini With Tequila

If you want to prepare this Pomegranate Martini with a Tequila, simply swap out the vodka for the tequila and you are good to go.

How to choose a Pomegranate?

It’s always good to have a homemade pomegranate juice for this recipe. In case, you don’t know how to juice a pomegranate, here’s how to do it!

  • Cut the pomegranate into half and then into quarters. Add the quarters into a bowl of water.
  • Using your fingers remove the pomegranate seeds from each section into the water. You will notice that the seeds will sink into the bottom and the pith will float on the top. Discard the pith and the pomegranate peel 
  • Now drain the pomegranate seeds with a sieve and remove the remaining pith, if any.
  • Now the seeds to a blender and blend them till the seeds release their juices. Blend them for a few times so that the juices are well removed.
  • Again using a sieve, separate the pomegranate juice and the leftover of the seeds. 
  • Discard the pomegranate seed pulp and use the separated juice.
Pomegranate martini

Let us see how to prepare this refreshing drink, both the cocktail and the mocktail way!

For Making Cocktail Pomegranate Martini

Ingredients Needed:

  • 1/4 Cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 ½ oz citrus vodka
  • 1 ½ Oz Cointreau
  • 14 Oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/8 tablespoon Orange blossom water, optional
  • 6-8 ice cubes
  • 1 Tablespoon pomegranate seeds

The steps involved in making are as follows:

STEP 1-: take a cocktail shaker and into that add the pomegranate juice, citrus vodka, Cointreau , lime juice, Orange blossom water, and ice cubes. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for a few seconds until well chilled.

STEP 2-: take a Martini glass and add the pomegranate seeds into the bottom of the Martini glass. Now, strain the cocktail into the Martini glass and serve.

For Making the Mocktail Pomegranate Martini

Ingredients Needed:

  • 1/4 Cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 Oz agave syrup
  • 1/2 Oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Orange blossom water, optional
  • 6-8 ice cubes
  • 1/4 Cup sparkling water with orange essence
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds

Procedure

STEP 1-: take a cocktail shaker and into that add the pomegranate juice, agave syrup, lime juice, Orange blossom water, and ice cubes.

STEP 2-: cover the shaker and shake vigorously until chilled.

STEP 3-: in a Martini glass add the pomegranate seeds in the bottom and strain the mocktail into the Martini glass.

STEP 4-: top off the mocktail with orange sparkling water and serve

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