Pomegranate Cosmopolitan

The pomegranate cosmopolitan is a great choice for those cosmo lovers who are looking for something slightly different, but still within the realms of a traditional cosmo.

Well, look no further than this cocktail.

The drink itself looks almost identical to a regular cosmo in color thanks to the dark, reddish hue of the pomegranate juice.

The main difference in making this cocktail is that it uses pomegranate juice instead of cranberry juice.

The use of pomegranate makes this drink a healthy choice for the health-conscious. Long-hailed as a fruit that is high in antioxidants, the pom fruit is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, potassium, and polyphenol antioxidants, the latter of which is thought to help neutralize free-radicals that can wreak havoc on cells.

So it's no wonder why this cocktail is a healthy choice for anyone to drink.

For this recipe, I like to add a little bit of fresh, organic ginger to balance the tart sweetness of the pomegranate juice. You can use ginger juice, or grind a fresh batch yourself.

The cocktail is served in a traditional martini glass but can also be served in a highball. If using a martini glass, for decoration purposes, wet the rim of the martini glass using water or a lime wedge. Then dip the rim in sugar, and garnish with a lime.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. of Organic Citron Vodka
• 1/2 oz. of Organic Triple-Sec
• 1/2 oz. of Organic Pomegranate Juice
• Fresh Ginger Juice
• Lime Juice

Directions

• Prepare a martini glass as described above
• Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add in the citron vodka, triple-sec, juice, a dash of ginger and lime juice
• Shake vigorously until the liquid turns frothy
• Pour into the prepped martini glass