This pomegranate martini recipe is sweet, tart, and delicious! Easy to make with 4 ingredients, this ruby red cocktail is perfect for winter celebrations.
Let’s make a pomegranate martini! I love pomegranate anything, so this fruity cocktail is one of my favorites. It has a delicious sweet-tart, citrusy flavor, and the pomegranate juice makes it ruby red. It’s like the (way more) fun cousin of a classic martini, perfect for celebrations like New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, or girls nights in.
My pomegranate martini recipe is easy to make with 4 ingredients. It starts with pomegranate juice and vodka. Then, I add orange liqueur and a splash of orange juice for a bright, citrusy kick. Garnished with a sprig of rosemary, it’s such a refreshing winter drink. I hope you love it as much as I do!
Pomegranate Martini Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this pomegranate martini recipe:
- Pomegranate juice – It gives this cocktail an amazing tart flavor and bold color. Make sure to grab a bottle of 100% pomegranate juice (not a sweetened pomegranate/cranberry juice blend) for the best flavor.
- Vodka – While I like a classic martini with gin, I prefer vodka in this recipe. Its neutral flavor lets the pomegranate shine through.
- Orange liqueur – I love its boozy citrus flavor with the pomegranate. Cointreau is my go-to, but Grand Marnier and triple sec are also great.
- Fresh orange juice – For sweetness and bright flavor. Fresh juice is best here, but in a pinch, store-bought works too.
You’ll also need ice for shaking the cocktail and a rosemary sprig for garnish. No rosemary on hand? Top your glass with an orange twist! You could even sprinkle on a few fresh pomegranate seeds.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make a Pomegranate Martini
This recipe couldn’t be easier to make!
Just add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini glass, then garnish with rosemary and serve.
Tip: Taste and adjust. I love this recipe as written, but you might like slightly different ratios.
Taste and adjust your cocktail after mixing it up. Add more vodka for a stronger drink, more pomegranate juice for a tarter one, or more orange liqueur or juice for extra sweetness. If you’d like to add sweetness without enhancing the orange flavor, add a dash of simple syrup. I hope you find a balance of flavors you love!
Serving Variation
Give the glass a sugared rim. If you’re making pomegranate martinis for a festive occasion, elevate each glass with a sugared rim!
Just rub a lime or orange wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip it in a small plate of sugar. Pour in the cocktail when you’re ready to serve!
More Drink Recipes to Try
If you love this pomegranate cocktail, try one of these delicious drinks next:
Pomegranate Martini
Ingredients
- 1 ounce pomegranate juice
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- ½ ounce fresh orange juice
- Ice
- Fresh rosemary sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the pomegranate juice, vodka, orange liqueur, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with rosemary and serve.
