Whenever I look at a cocktail menu on a bar, a Cosmopolitan is undoubtedly on the menu. Â Now, I have nothing against the Cosmpolitan but at the risk of sounding, oh, I don’t know, snobby, aren’t Cosmopolitans a little bit…you know, 2004? Let’s make this the year of the pomegranate martini instead.
While pomegranate juice isn’t exactly new to the block, it has a refreshing tartness that a lot of cocktails lack.
Pomegranate juice can often be costly, but PAMA Pomegranate liqueur offers the same tartness and a touch of triple sec goes a long way in balancing a not-to-sweet flavor in your beverage.
With my recently acquired martini shaker I made a couple of quick batches of this martini, which I think would be perfect for any holiday party, dinner or get-together.
- ½ cup PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
- 3 ounces (2 1.5-ounce shot glasses) premium vodka
- ½ oz. Orange Flavored Liqueur (such as Triple Sec)
- Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon zest.
30 Comments
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen
January 3, 2012 at 7:47 amWhat a pretty looking cocktail! 🙂
The Waspy Redhead
December 26, 2011 at 9:44 pmHey Maris,
Hope you had a happy holiday, it’s been too long since I visited these parts. This cocktail sounds delightful, I just adore Pama. A splash in my champagne is a nice treat.
Hope you’re well.
Waspy
lisa
December 24, 2011 at 12:59 pmStoppy by to wish you a Merry Christmas! Hope you enjoy this holiday season! 🙂
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
December 21, 2011 at 9:08 pmI love POM juice but haven’t tried the liqueur yet. This cocktail does seem very festive!
Joanne
December 21, 2011 at 6:50 pmI’m way more of a fan of the flavor of pomegranate than I am of cranberry, anyway! Love this!
EA-The Spicy RD
December 21, 2011 at 10:29 amLove a good pomegranate martini! This looks delicious-definitely want to try some PAMA liqueur!
The Teacher Cooks
December 18, 2011 at 4:02 pmSounds so good! Send one my way.
Kelly
December 15, 2011 at 4:29 pmI bought that PAMA a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Now I’ve been thinking I really ought to infuse my own alcohols. I have a pomegranate in my refrigerator as well as some cranberries in my freezer, maybe some pom-cran version?
Roz
December 15, 2011 at 3:28 pmHi Maris. LOVE this!! (in fact, made something very similar when we had friends over last weekend) Hope all is well in your world!!!!!!!
vianney
December 15, 2011 at 11:21 amColorful cocktails add such a great holiday twist!! thanks!!
Alexis @ There She Goesa
December 15, 2011 at 6:56 amhave yet to try the pama liquor – but, perfect for a holiday party!
rebecca
December 14, 2011 at 9:18 pmlooks great and easy to make could also add some real pomegranate to garnish ?
Sherilyn @ Wholepromise
December 14, 2011 at 6:57 pmGlad I discovered this! Just in time for xmas as well.. Putting what I need on my xmas shopping list now.
chutneyandspice
December 14, 2011 at 1:08 pmI’ve never heard of pomegranate liquor, what a wonderful sounding cocktail. Cheers!
Kitchen Belleicious
December 14, 2011 at 9:21 amYUMYUMYUM! Need I say more- YUM!
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray
December 14, 2011 at 9:20 amOh boy, I have all these ingredients. Trouble! 😉
sarah
December 14, 2011 at 8:35 amI just went to a party and she was serving this drink and pomegranate champagne. It was perfect!
bellini
December 14, 2011 at 8:02 amThis sounds so perfect for the holidays Maris!!!!
Jessica
December 14, 2011 at 1:41 amEek! No the cosmo is still totally in! Right?! Or did I look like a loser ordering one last week… :-/ lol
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Phyllis
December 8, 2010 at 7:05 pmTry this with citrus flavored vodka minus the triple sec. I use Grapefruit flavored Absolut!
Aggie
December 5, 2010 at 8:05 amI agree, Cosmos are so 2004! LOL. I was never a huge cosmo fan, but I would love this pomegranate martini! Looks so festive and pretty!
Denise Michaels - Adventurous Foodie
December 4, 2010 at 3:48 pmThanks so much for a very holiday appropriate recipe. Makes me want to throw a party just so I can serve a cool martini like this. (I also have a set of very cool holiday-ish martini glasses I want to use.)
Chez Us
December 2, 2010 at 8:24 pmOh, I would like two please!
Joyti
December 2, 2010 at 3:06 pmOoo, that drink looks great…so pretty too.
Sues
December 1, 2010 at 1:01 pmYum! This is my dad’s favorite drink, too. It’s fun to put pomegranate seeds in for garnish, too 🙂 Love the color!!
Kristen
November 30, 2010 at 9:51 amTotally loving these cocktail recipes. This looks tasty!
kat
November 30, 2010 at 9:51 amIt certainly has a pretty holiday color
Cookin' Canuck
November 29, 2010 at 6:44 pmThis would be perfect for a holiday party. Maybe I’ll have to bring this to our annual New Year’s celebration.
Barbara
November 29, 2010 at 3:14 pmsounds really good — I wouldn’t mind one right now!