Pomegranate Holiday Sparkler
This Pomegranate Holiday Sparkler is a vibrant and festive cocktail that's perfect for the holidays. With a delightful combination of gin, pomegranate juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice, it's as delicious as it is beautiful. The hint of sweetness from the simple syrup and the garnish of pomegranate seeds and lime slices make this cocktail a showstopper at any holiday gathering.
Pomegranate Holiday Sparkler
A vibrant and festive cocktail with gin, pomegranate juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice, perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 oz gin, such as Tanqueray
- 1 oz pomegranate juice, such as POM Wonderful
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (about half a lime)
- Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- 1 lime slice, for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Start by preparing the simple syrup: Combine sugar and 1 tablespoon of water in a small pot, and heat it until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Then, refrigerate it until cold.
- In a large pitcher, combine the gin, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add the drink mixture until the shaker is three-quarters full. Shake it for 15 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lime slice.
- Repeat steps 3-4 for additional servings and serve the cocktail cold.