This pomegranate martini recipe is delicious and easy to make! You can use either fresh pomegranates or bottled pomegranate juice. A honey-based rosemary simple syrup gives it some herbal goodness!This recipe yields one large, celebratory cocktail or two smaller ones. There is plenty of rosemary honey syrup to make more!
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, and rosemary and bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Stir and remove from heat.
Allow the mixture to come to room temperature, letting the rosemary fully steep.
Strain off the rosemary sprigs, pour it into a mason jar, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Pomegranate Martini
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, citrus liqueur, rosemary honey syrup, lime juice, and pomegranate juice.
Add ice and shake well.
Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.
Notes
Not a gin fan? This recipe is perfect with any clear spirit of your choice – tequila, rum, and vodka are all stellar substitutes.
My favorite citrus liqueur for this cocktail? I enjoy using Pierre Ferrand Dry Orange Curaçao. It is a blend of brandy and cognac, accentuated with notes of spice and bitter orange peel, making it a perfect match for wintry cocktails. It might be a little difficult to find, but it’s worth the extra effort.
Want to serve this at your next get-together? This recipe can be made in advance and is easily batched. Simply multiply the ingredients by the amount of cocktails you’d like to serve and follow the recipe accordingly. Just wait to add the ice and shake, until you’re ready to serve.