This Pomegranate Martini is infused with a Rosemary Simple Syrup, a refreshing and festive holiday cocktail made with vodka (or gin) and Pomegranate Juice!
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Here’s a little holiday cheer to brighten up these dark winter days – a Pomegranate Martini with Rosemary! Partnering with Tito's Handmade Vodka, I created this festive holiday drink featuring their small-batch Vodka, along with a rosemary-infused simple syrup, pomegranate juice and citrus.
Refreshingly tart and subtly sweet with a hint of rosemary, it’s my kind of cocktail, and I’ve been enjoying them perhaps a little too much lately.
Pomegranate Martini Ingredients
- Alcohol: use your favorite vodka or gin, or try a non-alcoholic brand like SeedLip. I love the Grove and Garden flavor!
- Citrus: The first few times I made this, I used lemons and Meyer lemons- then I switched to limes, which, to me, made it more refreshing.
- Rosemary Simple Syrup: We love honey simple syrup with fresh rosemary, but feel free to use the traditional sugar water combination.
- Pomegranate Juice– if using sweetened pomegranate juice, you may need less simple syrup.
How to make a Pomegranate Martini
1. Make the rosemary-infused simple syrup. Just add honey (or sugar), water, and rosemary sprigs to a pot and heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Cool, letting the rosemary infuse into the syrup.
2. Mix and shake. Place the rosemary simple syrup, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and gin ( or vodka) in a shaker half-filled with ice. Shake, shake shake! Strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish. Pour it into a glass with a sugared rim if you like. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, lime wedge and pomegranate seeds.
Can this be made ahead?
Yes! The recipe can be multiplied, mixed without ice, and stored in a pitcher the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Ways to serve this for a party
- Serve it in a punch bowl with a big hunk of ice and a splash of soda water (add to taste).
- Store it in a pitcher and mix two at a time in a cocktail shaker.
- Place it in a beverage container with a spigot for self-service. I would dilute it with sparkling water.
Can this be made without alcohol?
Yes, find a good non-alcoholic substitute like this Seedlip Brand- Grove or Garden. Garden is my favorite Gin substitute!
More Holiday Cocktails
Pomegranate Martini
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: drink, cocktail, alcohol
- Method: shaken
- Cuisine: American
Description
Festive Pomegranate Martini with Rosemary Simple Syrup …a refreshing and festive holiday cocktail made with vodka and Pomegranate Juice!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vodka or gin
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice or Meyer lemon juice.
- 1/4– 1/2 ounce rosemary simple syrup
- 1–ounce unsweetened pomegranate juice
- Garnish: sprig rosemary, slice lime, pomegranate seeds
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- 3 – 4 sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- To make rosemary simple syrup- place sugar or honey, water and rosemary in a small pot, and bring to a simmer. Stir until dissolved. Let cool.
- Place vodka, lime juice, cooled rosemary syrup and pomegranate in a shaker with ice. Shake well. Taste and adjust sweet and citrus to your liking.
- Pour into a small cocktail glass, and garnish with a rosemary sprig, lime slice and pomegranate seeds.
- To lighten this up, serve over ice with a splash of champagne!
Notes
The simple syrup will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
To make a sugared rim, rub the edge of the cocktail glass with citrus juice then coat with sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16.2 g
- Sodium: 3.8 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
I have to comment again because this is so super delish! I use honey for the syrup. Every time we serve it to friends and family, they ask for the recipe. Simple ingredients and so festive, just one happy cocktail! Such a great find!
Glad you are enjoying!
So simple and tasty! I made it multiple times now. Love it!
Glad you enjoyed!
Do you think this could be made ahead of time in batch quantity? A self serve pitcher at a cocktail party?
Yes, for sure! Dangerous. 🙂 But fun.
This looked so enticing I made a trip to the grocer yesterday just for pom seeds, juice, limes and fresh rosemary (I always have Tito’s on hand ;). It was a perfect Christmas Eve cocktail, looking very seasonal with it’s red and green! I made the simple syrup with sugar, increased the quantity a pinch in the cocktail, skipped the sugar rim, chilled the glasses like your photo, added a splash of prosecco, and garnished with a few pom seeds and a small rosemary sprig. Delicious, and we all loved it. Merry Christmas, Sylvia and team Sylvia!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed this Leslie, and Merry Christmas! ❤️
It is Christmas Eve. The Phô broth is simmering, the packages are under the tree, all the cookies are baked and the kitchen is cleaned up. Kids and grands will come tomorrow. Tonight I am enjoying a silent night with this delicious martini made with a really herby gin and lime…so refreshing!!! Happy Holidays!
Awww… sounds very peaceful Mert. Have a very happy Christmas with your family today, and thanks so much for being here with us through the years. ❤️
Simple refreshing and delicious!
Oh Good!