Whenever I look at a cocktail menu on a bar, a Cosmopolitan is undoubtedly on the menu. Now, I have nothing against the Cosmpolitan but at the risk of sounding, oh, I don’t know, snobby, aren’t Cosmopolitans a little bit…you know, 2004?
While pomegranate juice isn’t exactly new to the block, it has a refreshing tartness that a lot of cocktails lack. Pomegranate juice can often be costly, but PAMA Pomegranate liqueur offers the same tartness and a touch of triple sec goes a long way in balancing a not-to-sweet flavor in your beverage.
With my recently acquired martini shaker I made a couple of quick batches of this martini, which I think would be perfect for any holiday party, dinner or get-together.
Pomegranate Martini
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
3 ounces (2 1.5-ounce shot glasses) premium vodka
1/2 oz. Orange Flavored Liqueur (such as Triple Sec)
How-To:
Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon zest.
Originally posted here on November 29, 2010.
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sounds really good — I wouldn’t mind one right now!
This would be perfect for a holiday party. Maybe I’ll have to bring this to our annual New Year’s celebration.
It certainly has a pretty holiday color
Totally loving these cocktail recipes. This looks tasty!
Yum! This is my dad’s favorite drink, too. It’s fun to put pomegranate seeds in for garnish, too
Love the color!!
Ooo, that drink looks great…so pretty too.
Oh, I would like two please!
Thanks so much for a very holiday appropriate recipe. Makes me want to throw a party just so I can serve a cool martini like this. (I also have a set of very cool holiday-ish martini glasses I want to use.)
I agree, Cosmos are so 2004! LOL. I was never a huge cosmo fan, but I would love this pomegranate martini! Looks so festive and pretty!
Try this with citrus flavored vodka minus the triple sec. I use Grapefruit flavored Absolut!
Eek! No the cosmo is still totally in! Right?! Or did I look like a loser ordering one last week… :-/ lol
This sounds so perfect for the holidays Maris!!!!
I just went to a party and she was serving this drink and pomegranate champagne. It was perfect!
Oh boy, I have all these ingredients. Trouble!
YUMYUMYUM! Need I say more- YUM!
I’ve never heard of pomegranate liquor, what a wonderful sounding cocktail. Cheers!
Glad I discovered this! Just in time for xmas as well.. Putting what I need on my xmas shopping list now.
looks great and easy to make could also add some real pomegranate to garnish ?
have yet to try the pama liquor – but, perfect for a holiday party!
Colorful cocktails add such a great holiday twist!! thanks!!
Hi Maris. LOVE this!! (in fact, made something very similar when we had friends over last weekend) Hope all is well in your world!!!!!!!
I bought that PAMA a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Now I’ve been thinking I really ought to infuse my own alcohols. I have a pomegranate in my refrigerator as well as some cranberries in my freezer, maybe some pom-cran version?
Sounds so good! Send one my way.
Love a good pomegranate martini! This looks delicious-definitely want to try some PAMA liqueur!
I’m way more of a fan of the flavor of pomegranate than I am of cranberry, anyway! Love this!
I love POM juice but haven’t tried the liqueur yet. This cocktail does seem very festive!
Stoppy by to wish you a Merry Christmas! Hope you enjoy this holiday season!
Hey Maris,
Hope you had a happy holiday, it’s been too long since I visited these parts. This cocktail sounds delightful, I just adore Pama. A splash in my champagne is a nice treat.
Hope you’re well.
Waspy
What a pretty looking cocktail!
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