Festive Pomegranate Spice Martini

'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than with a twist on the classic Cosmo. This Festive Pomegranate Spice Martini features a delightful blend of fresh pomegranate juice and a Christmas-infused vodka, creating a truly special cocktail. The warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of chili make this drink a perfect embodiment of the holiday season. It's simply Christmas in a glass.

Festive Pomegranate Spice Martini

A delightful twist on the classic Cosmopolitan, this Festive Pomegranate Spice Martini is a special holiday cocktail featuring fresh pomegranate juice and a Christmas-infused vodka.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 fresh red chili
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 clementine
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3-4 cloves
  • a few pink peppercorns
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 2 1/3 cups quality vodka
  • 1/4 pomegranate
  • 1 1/3 oz Christmas-infused vodka or quality vodka
  • 1/3 oz triple sec
  • 1/2 oz lime juice (optional)
  • 1/2 orange, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Begin by making the Christmas-infused vodka. Deseed the chili and use a speed-peeler to cut three strips of peel from the lime, clementine, and lemon. Place these peels along with the chili, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and rosemary in a dry non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Toast for a couple of minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Once the aromatics have cooled, place them into the bottle of vodka and allow to infuse for at least three days.
  3. To prepare the Festive Pomegranate Spice Martini, fill a cocktail shaker or jug with ice. Squeeze in the pomegranate juice (approximately 0.85 oz), then add the remaining ingredients (except the orange). Shake or stir well, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a strip of orange peel if desired.