This Pomegranate Cocktail is one of my favorite recipes. It’s a simple vodka cocktail that’s a little tart, yet a little sweet, and oh so good!
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Why this Vodka Pomegranate Cocktail Recipe is a Keeper
I love this pomegranate vodka cocktail recipe because it’s refreshing and you don’t need any bartending experience to make it.
- 5 Minute Drink: This delicious drink will be ready to enjoy in less than 5 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: You’ll need 4 easy ingredients to make this cocktail.
- Adaptable: This recipe is super customizable! Make it with assorted flavors of vodka and your favorite juice blends.
If you’re looking for more cocktail recipes, try these Strawberry Gin Smash, Pumpkin Pie Moonshine and Huckleberry Hooch. Looking for a kid-friendly mocktail? Give this Kiddie Cocktail a try.
Is Pomegranate Good for Cocktails?
Yes! There are so many drinks out there that use pomegranate juice including pomegranate prosecco or champagne mimosas, pomegranate gin and tonics, and pomegranate cosmopolitans.
Ingredient Notes to Make this Festive Holiday Cocktail
You will only need a few ingredients to make this tart pomegranate, perfect cocktail for your next friendsgiving.
- Pomegranate Juice: Pomegranate juice is super easy to find at the store. You could also use pomegranate and cranberry juice.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions to Make a Pomegranate Cocktail
- Diet: If you’d like, swap for diet ginger ale in this fruity Christmas drink.
- Rosemary Sprig: Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary to decorate citrusy, gorgeous cocktail.
- Different Glass: Don’t have a rocks glass? That’s ok! Serve your new favorite cocktail in a martini glass this holiday season.
Special Equipment Needed for this Pomegranate Martini
- Shaker: You’ll find a drink shaker useful for this recipe to not make a mess.
Pro Tip
Pomegranate juice can be tart. Use simple syrup, honey, or another sweetener to create a harmonious balance between sweet and tart.
How to Make this Pomegranate Cocktail
This festive pomegranate cocktail can be made in an easy 2 steps.
These are the basic steps for making Vodka Pomegranate Cocktail. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Combine Ingredients for the Pomegranate Vodka Cocktail
Combine lemon juice, pomegranate juice and vodka with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Pour and Top
Pour mixture over crushed ice in a rocks glass and top with ginger ale.
Cocktail with Pomegranate Recipe FAQs
I like to make my drinks to serve immediately. If you do need to make this in advance, store it in the fridge and add ice when you’re ready to serve.
Yes! Increase the ingredients proportionately to fit the container you have.
Yes! Other juices like cranberry and apple juice go great with pomegranate juice work great in this pomegranate juice cocktails.
Yes, pomegranates contain nutrients and antioxidants that are great for you.
Expert Tips for Making This Pomegranate Cocktail with Vodka Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into different glasses.
- Garnish: Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a tangy lime wedge!
- Sweetness: Use a little bit of sugar or maple syrup to sweeten up your fresh pomegranate juice.
- Flavored Vodka: If you’re a fan of pomegranate flavored vodka or citrus liquor, add some to take this classic cocktail to the next level for your cocktail party.
- Flavored Ice: I like to freeze extra juice or fresh lime juice to use as ice cubes in this pomegranate cocktail with vodka.
- Sparkle: Add edible shimmer to your shaker with ice to add some holiday flair to this delish bubbly drink.
- Mocktail: Omit the alcohol and add extra juice to make this a mocktail.
- Additional Flavor: Consider adding a splash of Cointreau, orange liqueur, or elderflower liqueur for additional complexity for the cocktail with pomegranate.
What to Serve with this Pomegranate Juice Cocktails
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Vodka Pomegranate Cocktail
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 1 ounce Pomegranate Juice
- 0.5 ounce Lemon juice
- Ginger ale
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, pomegranate juice and vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for a minute then pour over ice in a rocks glass.
- Top with ginger ale.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into different glasses.
- Garnish: Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a tangy lime wedge!
- Sweetness: Use a little bit of sugar or maple syrup to sweeten up your fresh pomegranate juice.
- Flavored Vodka: If you’re a fan of pomegranate flavored vodka or citrus liquor, add some to take this classic cocktail to the next level for your cocktail party.
- Flavored Ice: I like to freeze extra juice or fresh lime juice to use as ice cubes.
- Sparkle: Add edible shimmer to your shaker with ice to add some holiday flair to this delish bubbly drink.
- Mocktail: Omit the alcohol and add extra juice to make this a mocktail.
- Additional Flavor: Consider adding a splash of Cointreau, orange liqueur, or elderflower liqueur for additional complexity.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, scroll up on the page.