Pomegranate Martini

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PREP TIME 5 min

Cocktail Type

Martini

Great for

Valentines Day

Difficulty

Easy

Close up of a pair of Pama Martinis in light bright ourdoor setting on a patio with greenery in the background

Gosh, how we love a pretty Pomegranate Martini! There are so many different types of Martinis to taste, try and shake up, but this one has a special place in our hearts because it’s so extremely photogenic.  

It’s also a very approachable drink, much closer in taste to a Cosmopolitan than a classic Martini. Sweetly tart, fruity and light, it’s easy to whip up (even in batches), and adds a hint of sophistication to just about any gathering. 

Pomegranate Martini Recipe

Learning how to make a Pomegranate Martini is simpler than it seems. We know it has quite a few steps, but don’t get cold feet – most of it has to do with the lemon peel and that zingy note of citrus it adds to this drink is 100% worth the extra bit of effort. Promise! 

QUICK TIPS

01

Pop the glasses in the freezer for an extra cool serve

02

Fresh pomegranate juice puts this cocktail over the top

03

Pairs  well with salty snacks like pretzels and salted nuts

INGREDIENTS

MAKE FOR

1 Person

1 Oz

30 Ml

1 Parts

1 Oz

30 Ml

1 Parts

100% pomegranate juice (purchased or fresh squeezed) 
0.5 Oz

15 Ml

0.5 Parts

0.5 Oz

15 Ml

0.5 Parts

lemon juice 
0.5 Oz

15 Ml

0.5 Parts

simple syrup or maple syrup 
lemon peel to garnish 
ice

INSTRUCTIONS

01

Place the vodka, pomegranate juice, triple sec, lemon juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice

02

Shake 15 seconds until cold

03

Strain the drink into a cocktail or martini glass

04

Use a knife to remove a 1″ wide strip of the lemon peel

05

Squeeze the lemon peel into the drink to release the oils

06

Gently run the peel around the edge of the glass, place it in the glass and serve

07

Garnish alternative: You can also add some pomegranate seeds to the bottom of your cocktail glass for an extra-special serve.

Tips on making the best Pomegranate Martini ever

Here are a few insider tips that will pave the way for a Pomegranate Vodka Martini that will be the talk of the town (or your supper club at least!):  

  • Chill your glasses.  Put your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before you serve up your Pomegranate Martinis. This will allow the flavors to shine in the best way possible.  
  • Choose the best pomegranate juice you can find. There are many pomegranate juice blends on the market, but if you really want to push out the boat with this cocktail, look for a 100% pure juice. Of course, if you have the time, making the juice yourself would really put it over the top! 
  • Serve it up with some salty snacks. Pomegranate Martinis are on the sweet side, which means that it pairs very well with salty party snacks. Easy options that will go well with this drink include pretzels, roasted nuts (almonds and Brazil nuts especially), nacho chips with homemade guacamole, as well as crackers with hummus.  

How to make a party batch of Pomegranate Martini

Speaking of parties, if you’re looking for a cocktail that makes a great party batch, the Pomegranate Martini should definitely be on your list. To serve around 6 people, we recommend a batch of at least 12 drinks. This means your recipe will look as follows:  

  • 12 oz vodka  
  • 12 oz 100% pomegranate juice (purchased or fresh squeezed)  
  • 6 oz triple sec orange-flavored liqueur  
  • 6 oz lemon juice  
  • 6 oz simple syrup or maple syrup 

Combine all of this in a large serving bowl and add ice just before your guests arrive. To ensure that the drink won’t water down too much, you can prepare a big block of ice by freezing water in a mixing bowl. We recommend adding a few lemon peels if you do – it looks really lovely! 

To save even more time, you can also prep your glasses with a lemon peel rim and some pomegranate rubies in the bottom beforehand. Then all you need to do is ladle in and serve.  

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A Pomegranate Martini contains vodka, pomegranate juice, triple sec, and lemon juice. 

One of the best fruity cocktails in the Martini family, this picture-perfect drink is quite versatile. It makes a great welcome drink at weddings and is tailor-made for summery occasions like garden parties and brunches. 

Pomegranate seeds (also called rubies) are very tasty, and also look wonderful as a garnish in a cocktail glass. However, it's always a safe bet to remind your guests that these rubies have a stone, so they are careful not to bite down too hard on it by accident and damage a tooth or a crown.  

The juice and seeds of pomegranates are both tart and sweet in flavor - very refreshing and bold in taste. Pomegranate liqueur has this same flavor profile, with added sugar that brings a balance to the fruit's natural tartness. Please note that a Pomegranate Martini does not contain this liqueur; it contains 100% pomegranate juice instead.