When the holidays roll around, it is time for a festive pomegranate champagne vodka cocktail!
October thru January is the peak time for pomegranates. Therefore, take this opportunity to get a hold of some, and crush the pomegranate arils to get that fresh, slightly tart juice. Don’t worry about the mess! Simply score 3 ways, and peel under water! The arils release easily, and you are set for pomegranate raspberry champagne cocktail!
Give this champagne vodka cocktail a try!
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Ingredients
Ingredients for Pomegranate Vodka Martini:
- 4 ounces of vodka
- 2 ounces of fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce of orange liqueur such as grand marnier
- 1/4 cup of fresh pomegranate arils seeds
- 12 fresh raspberries plus more for garnish
- Chilled champagne
Instructions
Instructions for Pomegranate Vodka Martini:
- Place 12 raspberries into shaker, reserving the rest for garnish. Add the pomegranate arils to shaker. Muddle the fruit
- Strain the freshly squeezed lemon juice into shaker.
- Add vodka, simple syrup and orange liqueur. Add ice
- Shake vigorously.
- Double strain into 3 martini glasses.Top with chilled champagne. Garnish with fresh raspberries
Notes
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