Elevate Happy Hour with My Pomegranate Vodka Martini Recipe

My Pomegranate Martini Recipe (or Red Carpet Martini) is elegant, colorful, delicious – and perfect for both everyday gatherings and special celebrations.

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A Vodka & Cointreau Pomegranate Martini Recipe

One year when I was hosting an Academy Awards viewing party, I decided to create an Oscar-themed cocktail, and this Pomegranate Martini was born – renamed a “Red Carpet” Martini for the occasion. I started with my Cosmopolitan Martini Recipe and swapped out the cranberry juice for pomegranate juice. The result is a crisp, fresh, fruity, not to sweet, super scrumptious cocktail that all my guests loved!

Pomegranate Vodka Martini Ingredients

Vodka is my liquor of choice when treating myself to a cocktail. I am especially fond of a good martini, and for the most part I like my martinis very dry – just vodka and maybe a drop of orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec), shaken with ice and served in a chilled martini glass. Occasionally, for special occasions, I like to treat myself to a fancier version, adding in some fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, pomegranate, lemon, or orange juice). For this martini you’ll need:

• Good quality vodka. I like Tito’s.
• Orange liqueur. My preferred brand is Cointreau.
• Pomegranate juice – go for sweetened.
• Fresh lime juice (or a mix of lemon and lime) – don’t use the stuff in the little squeeze bottle; it doesn’t taste the same. And for a perfect balance of flavors, don’t use Rose’s Lime Juice, which is much sweeter.
• Fresh lime wedges or slices for garnish.

Can a Pomegranate Vodka Cocktail be made with gin?

My preference is to use vodka, but yes, you can also use gin in this martini!

How to garnish a Vodka Pomegranate Martini

My preferred garnish is a wedge or thin slice of lime. (You can also use lemon or orange slice.) Just pop it on the rim of the glass just before serving. You can also run it around the rim of the glass first, to add even more lime flavor.

How to make a large batch of this Red Martini

It’s actually quite easy to make a large batch of martinis. My recipe is for 1 serving, so simply multiply it by the number of martinis you want to make. Place the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir to combine.

How to store a Red Martini

Once mixed, cover and refrigerate until ready to use; the mixture will last around 4 days. To serve, place in cocktail shaker with ice (fill around 3/4 full), shake, pour and garnish.

When to Serve this Vodka Pomegranate Martini

You can enjoy and share this martini anytime! I especially like to serve it on special occasions and holidays, including at an Academy Award viewing party, Christmas gatherings, and on Valentine’s Day to name a few.

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