Invigorating Cupid’s Arrow Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Cocktail
A refreshing and romantic twist on the classic cosmopolitan, featuring fresh pomegranate juice and a garnish of pomegranate seeds for a vibrant, tart flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka (e.g., Tito’s or Grey Goose)
- 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec (e.g., Cointreau)
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) pomegranate juice (fresh-pressed or 100% pure)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- A small handful of pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
- Ice (for shaking and chilling)
Instructions
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Cut a fresh lime in half and squeeze out about 1 oz (30 ml) of juice, straining out seeds.
- Pour 2 oz (60 ml) vodka, 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec, 1.5 oz (45 ml) pomegranate juice, 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes until about ¾ full.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled and slightly aerated.
- Strain the cocktail into the pre-chilled martini glasses, leaving ice behind.
- Garnish each glass with a few fresh pomegranate seeds.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust simple syrup to taste if the cocktail is too tart. For a lighter version, use flavored vodka or reduce simple syrup. Sparkling water can be added for fizz. Chill glasses ahead to keep the cocktail cold longer. Shake vigorously for a silky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 15
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