Pomegranate Cosmos Recipe

Pomegranate Cosmos is a refreshing drink with only 4 ingredients and it is delicious with or without vodka.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 313kcal

8 tablespoons vodka (start with 6 tablespoon for a weaker drink)
4 tablespoon orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
1 cup fresh pomegranate juice or store bought (3 cups of pomegranate seeds = 1 cup juice)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (added to drink if desired)
Lime or orange peel garnish

Chill small martini glasses in freezer for at least ½ to an hour.
Use store bought pomegranate juice or 3 cups of fresh pomegranate seeds to make 1 cup pomegranate juice. Place promegranate seeds in a small pitcher or tall glass and press with a muddler until juice is extracted. Strain pomegranate juice. Set aside.
In a tall glass, combine vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice and lime juice.
Refrigerate mixture or add ice.
Pour pomegranate mixture into frozen martini glasses with a twist of lime or orange peel.
Add some pomegranate seeds if desired and serve immediately.

Kids can enjoy this drink, of course without the alcohol, instead add simple syrup.
Start with 6 tablespoons of vodka for a weaker drink or add more than 8 tablespoons for a stronger pomegranate cosmos.