Martinis: Pomegranate
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Vodka (Absolute or other good brand)
- Juice from half a lime
- 12 oz. pure pomegranate juice
- 1-1/2 oz. simple syrup
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Simple Syrup: Mix equal amounts of white sugar and water (for example 1/4 c. + 1/4 c.) Heat in small saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Cool and store in refrigerator to use when making this martini recipe.
In a martini shaker filled with ice, add vodka, juice, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake for 1 minute. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with lemon slice (cut in half, put one in the drink and put the other half on the rim of the glass. This recipe will make 3
NOTE: If you prefer your drink more sweet, add a little more simple syrup.