This pomegranate martini is such a fun and festive holiday drink! It's so easy to make, and it's also the perfect big-batch cocktail for holiday parties.
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You'll love this pomegranate martini
It's delicious. I love the sweetness of the pomegranate paired with vodka
It's easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, this cocktail comes together so quickly!
It's customizable. There are so many delicious variations of this pom-tini that you can make depending on your preferences! I've listed some ideas for you below.
Ingredients
Vodka. I prefer to use plain vodka, but you can also use a citrus vodka if you want to turn this into Oprah's pomegranate martini recipe.
Orange Liqueur. Orange liqueur such as Cointreau or triple sec work perfectly in this recipe.
Pomegranate Juice. I love using Pom Pomegranate Juice! You can find it most grocery stores making it super easy to pick up.
Lime Juice. Fresh is best! Always fresh squeeze your citrus juice for any cocktail.
How to make a pomegranate martini
- To a cocktail shaker, add your vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
- Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish and cheers!
Substitutions and variations
Vodka. You can sub out the plain vodka for citrus vodka, bourbon, tequila, or gin! This pomegranate martini is incredibly versatile.
Orange Liqueur. You can also sub out orange liqueur for pomegranate liqueur, I love Pama, Chambord, or limoncello.
Lime Juice. You can always use orange juice, lemon juice, or lemonade if you want a bit of a sweeter option.
Honey Syrup. You can also add ½ oz of honey or hot honey syrup to this recipe to sweeten things up!
Garnish ideas
- Chunk of Pomegranate
- Rosemary Sprig
- Lime Wheel
- Lime Twist
- Sugar Rim
How to make a big batch of this pomegranate martini
If you want a large batch holiday cocktail, this one is perfect! This recipe serves 10.
- To a pitcher, add 2 ½ cups vodka, ⅔ cups orange liqueur, 2 ½ cups pomegranate juice, and ⅔ cups lime juice.
- Store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- Once ready to serve, pour 4-5 oz into a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice, shake, and strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish and enjoy!
OPTION: If you'd like, you can always serve this over ice, too!
FAQs
What alcohol goes best with pomegranate juice?
I personally love vodka, bourbon, gin, or tequila with pomegranate juice. It goes with so much!
Is it ok to shake or stir a pomegranate martini?
I would recommend you shake your pomegranate martini
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Pomegranate Martini
This pomegranate martini is such a fun and festive holiday drink! It’s so easy to make, and it’s also the perfect big batch cocktail for holiday parties.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- ½ oz lime juice
Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker, add your vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
- Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish and cheers!
Notes
Substitutions and variations
Vodka. You can sub out the plain vodka for citrus vodka, bourbon, tequila, or gin! This pomegranate martini is incredibly versatile.
Orange Liqueur. You can also sub out orange liqueur for pomegranate liqueur, I love Pama, Chambord, or limoncello.
Lime Juice. You can always use orange juice, lemon juice, or lemonade if you want a bit of a sweeter option.
Honey Syrup. You can also add ½ oz of honey or hot honey syrup to this recipe to sweeten things up!
Garnish ideas
- Chunk of Pomegranate
- Rosemary Sprig
- Lime Wheel
- Lime Twist
- Sugar Rim
How to make a big batch of this pomegranate martini
If you want a large batch holiday cocktail, this one is perfect! This recipe serves 10.
- To a pitcher, add 2 ½ cups vodka, ⅔ cups orange liqueur, 2 ½ cups pomegranate juice, and ⅔ cups lime juice.
- Store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- Once ready to serve, pour 4-5 oz into a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice, shake, and strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish and enjoy!
OPTION: If you’d like, you can always serve this over ice, too!
FAQs
What alcohol goes best with pomegranate juice?
I personally love vodka, bourbon, gin, or tequila with pomegranate juice. It goes with so much!
Is it ok to shake or stir a pomegranate martini?
I would recommend you shake your pomegranate martini
You’ll love this pomegranate martini
It’s delicious. I love the sweetness of the pomegranate paired with vodka
It’s easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, this cocktail comes together so quickly!
It’s customizable. There are so many delicious variations of this pom-tini that you can make depending on your preferences! I’ve listed some ideas for you below.
