Fruits have been an integral part of cocktails since the beginning. Besides being added to the drink as juice, these fresh fruits are also used as a garnish for mixed beverages. With its ruby-hue, sweet, and tangy flavour, pomegranate is one of the most common fruits used in cocktails. Due to its culinary versatility, this nutritious delight perfectly blends with both summer and winter alcoholic drinks.
It gives a magical spin to the cocktails by infusing a hint of sweet and tart flavours along with a vibrant colour. Pomegranate juice is also known to give an amazing twist to classics such as margaritas and mimosas. To enjoy the fruity flavour all year, you can take advantage of the pomegranate liqueurs and juices as well. It is best paired with cocktails that feature gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey.
Pomegranate Martini
Ingredients
- 45 ml vodka
- 30 ml of pomegranate juice
- 30 ml of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 15 ml of orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
Method
- In a cocktail shaker filled ⅔ with ice, pour in the vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Shake well to chill the drink and then strain into a martini glass. Enjoy!
Pomegranate Margarita
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Blanco tequila
- 2 tablespoons of pomegranate juice
- 1.50 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- Ice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 lime wheel, for garnish
Method
- Add tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt to a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice.
- Shake vigorously for a few seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
Pomegranate Mimosa
Ingredients
- 1 lime or orange, sliced
- 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 750-ml bottle of champagne
- 2 cups of pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds
- sprigs of fresh rosemary
Method
- Run a slice of lime around the rim of each cocktail glass.
- Add sugar to a shallow dish and dip the rim of the glass into it.
- Fill glasses 2/3 of the way full of champagne. Fill the glasses the rest of the way with pomegranate juice.
- Garnish it with a spoonful of pomegranate seeds and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Serve.
Pomegranate Gin Fizz
Ingredients
- 60 ml gin
- 45 ml of pomegranate juice
- 30 ml of lemon juice
- 45 ml simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- 30 ml of soda water
- For the garnish: rosemary sprig
Method
- Place the gin, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake again for 30 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a glass and top with the soda water and egg white foam. Garnish with a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.
Pomegranate Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 orange, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 apple, core removed and thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1-pint raspberries
- 360 ml of pomegranate juice
- 230 ml of sparkling water
Method
- In a pitcher, combine the fruit slices. Muddle the fruit with a wooden spoon, until there is about ¼ cup of juice.
- Add the pomegranate juice and stir.
- Pour into glasses (about ⅔ full). Top with sparkling water and enjoy.