Pomegranate Martini
Pomegranate Martini
The Pomegranate Martini is a fantastic festive aperitif.
With a sweet and tart flavour profile and its vibrant red colour, this cocktail is always going to stand out. What comes as a slight surprise, though, is the intensity of the flavour.
The orange liqueur and lime juice give depth, combining sweetness and sharpness, and while the pomegranate brings colour, it is also the dry nature of pomegranate juice that perfectly bridges the sweet and tart flavours of this cocktail.
The Pomegranate Martini is the embodiment of celebration; it is sophisticated, yet subtle, bold, yet understated, and the almost sensual colour tone screams merriment.
I would always recommend using freshly squeezed juice for any cocktail, and this one is no exception. But of course, de-seeding a pomegranate can be messy. The best way to do this is to slice off the top, separate the quadrants, empty the seeds into a bowl of water, and swirl to separate the white pith from the seeds.
In the Northern Hemisphere, pomegranates are in season from September to February, so there shouldn’t be any difficulty finding them. If you prefer to use store-bought juice, that will be fine, but the vibrancy of the colour will not be the same as when using fresh fruit.
It is also recommended that you use a premium vodka for this cocktail, as an entry-level vodka will disrupt the subtlety of the flavour. This cocktail can be made using a dash of simple syrup for those who like it sweet, or without for a drier Martini that lets the fruit do the talking. I recommend using simple syrup, as this cocktail is too tart without it—but try for yourself if you’re a fan of sharper, tarter cocktails.
A perfect festive aperitif, the Pomegranate Martini is a wonderful crowd-pleaser at your next gathering—but it’s not just for parties. Kick off date night with this vibrant and subtly sensual cocktail and soak up the moment with every sip.
Pomegranate Martini Ingredients
- 120ml premium vodka
- 60ml fresh pomegranate juice (or 100% bottled juice)
- 30ml orange liqueur
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp simple syrup – optional
Instructions:
Gather all your ingredients and utensils. Pour the ingredients into a shaker, add ice, shake until the shaker is well chilled, and strain into a chilled Martini glass.
To serve:
Sugar the rim of your glass and garnish with a slice of lime and a few pomegranate seeds.
How to sugar the rim:
Rub the rim of the glass with a lime slice, then roll the rim in sugar.
