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My Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Recipe!
The pomegranate cosmopolitan is a great choice for those cosmo lovers who are looking for something slightly different, but still within the realms of a traditional cosmo.
Well, look no further than this cocktail.
The drink itself looks almost identical to a regular cosmo in color thanks to the dark, reddish hue of the pomegranate juice that makes this a standout when it comes to summer drinks. In fact, if you wanted to you could throw all of the ingredients and some ice from your home bar ice maker into a bar blender and make a frozen variation of this drink quite easily.
Cosmo Without Cranberry Juice!
I love cranberry juice in a drink. You can check out my rum and cranberry juice recipe here. It’s light and refreshing. But of course sometimes we all want something different. So this variation has no cranberry juice at all.
The main difference of this drink is the use of pomegranate juice as opposed to cranberry juice. The use of pomegranate makes this drink a healthy choice for the health-conscious. Long-hailed as a fruit that is high in antioxidants, the pom fruit is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, potassium, and polyphenol antioxidants, the latter of which is thought to help neutralize free-radicals that can wreak havoc on cells.
So it’s no wonder why this cocktail is a healthy choice for anyone to drink.
For this recipe, I like to add a little bit of fresh, organic ginger to balance the tart sweetness of the pomegranate juice. You can use ginger juice, or grind a fresh batch yourself.
The cocktail is served in a traditional cosmo or martini glass but can also be served in a highball glass. If using a martini glass, for decoration purposes, wet the rim of the martini glass using water or a lime wedge. Then dip the rim in sugar, and garnish with a lime.
Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
Equipment
- Martini Glass
- Shaker
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. of Organic Citron Vodka
- 1/2 oz. of Organic Triple-Sec
- 1/2 oz. of Organic Pomegranate Juice
- Fresh Ginger Juice
- Lime Juice
- Ginger Optional
- Ice
Garnish
- Sugar Rimmed
- Lime Wedge or Wheel
Instructions
- Prepare a martini glass as described above
- Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add in the citron vodka, triple-sec, juice, a dash of ginger and lime juice
- Shake vigorously until the liquid turns frothy
- Pour into the prepped martini glass
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. of Organic Citron Vodka
- 1/2 oz. of Organic Triple-Sec
- 1/2 oz. of Organic Pomegranate Juice
- Fresh Ginger Juice
- Lime Juice
Directions
- Prepare a martini glass as described above
- Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add in the citron vodka, triple-sec, juice, a dash of ginger and lime juice
- Shake vigorously until the liquid turns frothy
- Pour into the prepped martini glass
How did you like this Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Recipe? Let me know in the comments!
Some Yummy Cosmopolitan Variations
Pink Cosmopolitan – This very pretty colored drink is made by substituting homemade pink lemonade for cranberry juice and is super easy to make!
Blood Orange Cosmo – Another play on this classic is taking out the cranberry for blood orange juice. The color is awesome and it gives a slightly different taste on regular orange juice. A must try cocktail!
Blue Cosmo Recipe – This beautiful blue cosmo recipe is great for any occasion and looks stunning with its electric blue color.
Grape Cosmo – This is the drink for those of you that love grape vodka! A twist on the classic, this is also one stunning looking cocktail.
Skyy Vodka Cosmo – Made with Skyy vodka, this is close to the classic with a smooth vodka to make it even yummier.
More Cosmo Stuff!
Types of Cosmopolitan Drinks – Check out all the variations you can make using many of the substitutions we’ve listed on this page.
Best Cranberry Juice for Cosmopolitan – When making a great cosmo, you should be using the best ingredients possible. See which juices are worth grabbing and which to leave at the store!
Substitutes for Cranberry Juice in a Cosmopolitan – Don’t want or have cranberry juice, no worries. Check out our article to find the best substitutions.