Pomegranate Martini
By: Giangi Townsend
Published: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 11:01am

Ingredients




3 large lemons, squeezed
3 cups pomegranate juice
2 1/2 cups Vodka
1 cup simple syrup
fresh lemon strips
fresh spring of mint
crushed ice
FOR SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup water
1 cup sugar

Preparation

1 FOR SIMPLE SYRUP 2 Bring sugar and water in a small pan and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Chill until ready to use. 3 FOR MARTINI 4 In a large decanter add the pomegranate juice, vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Stir well. Refrigerate until ready to use. 5 In a martini shaker add the crushed ice and ½ per glass of the martini mix. Shake well and pour the pomegranate mix into a martini glass, with no ice. 6 Add the spring of mint and the fine lemon’s strips.

About

I do enjoy a martini once in a while and I am quite particular on what I use. Vodka is my choice, and Grey Goose is my favorite. If none available, and it does happens, then I select  Bombay Sapphire Gin. I enjoy the taste of each.
With this creation of mine, do not let this sweet and refreshing pomegranate martini fool you as the simple syrup will hide the flavor of the vodka.  Start with less vodka and add as you wish.
The recipe below is for 10 regular size martini glasses. I place all the liquid ingredients together in a decanter and chilled until ready to use. Perfect when you have a party so you do not have to become the mixologist  and you can offer the choice between shaken or on the rocks.
As with any alcoholic beverages, please consume reasonably.