When Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, I have to offer up a red-hued martini in this space. Since before this blog originated, Fridays have been our pizza & martini nights. Recently, we’ve gotten away from martinis with our pizzas on the last workday of the week, but Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to bring it back. At least for this Friday night!
Pomegranate juice gives this cocktail its seasonal cheery red glow. The flavor of this seed filled berry is a cross between cranberries and raspberries. Orange liqueur tempers the tart and tangy flavor of the juice with a touch of sweetness. Vermouth balances out the sweet and brings a dry, slightly bitter, botanical flavor to the drink. Add the punch of vodka to it and you have a wonderful libation to share on Valentine’s Day!
Pomegranate Martini
Pomegranate Martini (adapted from thepioneerwoman.com) Total Time Required: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces pomegranate juice
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce dry (white) vermouth
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- pomegranate seeds and orange twists for garnish
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice, combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, vermouth, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
Combine the juice, vodka, vermouth, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Strain the cocktail into 2 martini glasses.
Strain the drinks into two martini glasses.
Garnish the drinks with a few pomegranate seeds and an orange twist.
Garnish the drink and serve.
Happy Valentine’s Day! ~Linda
Pomegranate Martini (adapted from thepioneerwoman.com) Total Time Required: 5 minutes, Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces pomegranate juice
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce dry (white) vermouth
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- pomegranate seeds and orange twists for garnish
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice, combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, vermouth, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Strain the cocktail into 2 martini glasses. Garnish the drinks with a few pomegranate seeds and an orange twist.