Pomegranate Martinis
Pomegranate syrup flavors this drink, but also try the orange and apple versions for your guests.
Ingredients
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1 orange, cut into wedges
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Sugar
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3 cups vodka or gin
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3/4 cup pomegranate syrup
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1/3 cup dry vermouth
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Ice cubes
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Small pomegranates (optional)
Directions
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Rub orange wedges around rims of 12 martini glasses. Invert glasses into a dish of sugar to coat rims; set glasses aside. In a small pitcher, combine the vodka, pomegranate syrup, and vermouth. Place ice cubes in a martini shaker. For each drink, add 1/3 cup of the syrup mixture; shake. Strain into one of the prepared martini glasses. Garnish with a small pomegranate, if desired. Makes 12 drinks.
Orange Martinis
Prepare as above, except use 6 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, in place of the syrup. Omit garnish.
Apple Martinis
Prepare as above except use 3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed, in place of the syrup. Garnish with fresh orange peel twists.
Nutrition information
Calories 154, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 0%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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