Ina Garten’s Pomegranate Gimlet

Here’s another treat that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day! ❤

This cocktail is composed of many of my favorites. I love a classic gimlet. 🙂 This pomegranate version would also be festive for the holidays or just tasty any other time of the year.

This recipe was adapted from Today.com. I modified the proportions to make individual cocktails. The volumes for 6 gimlets are also noted below.

Yield: one cocktail

• 2 oz (4 T) gin
• 1 1/2 oz (2 1/2 T) pomegranate juice (I used Trader Joe’s)
• 1 1/2 oz (2 1/2 T) freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
• 2/3 oz (1 1/2 T) agave nectar or simple syrup
• lime slice and pomegranate seeds, for garnish

For a Crowd:

Yield: six cocktails

• 1 1/2 cups gin
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (6 to 8 limes)
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• 6 lime slices and pomegranate seeds, for garnish

1. At least one hour before serving, place martini glass(es) in the freezer.
2. Combine the gin, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice (for 1 cocktail) or large pitcher (for 6 drinks).
3. If making multiple drinks, fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice and add the drink mixture until the shaker is three quarters full.
4. Shake for a full 15 seconds.
5. Pour the mixture into the frozen martini glasses and garnish with a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds, or more to taste, and a slice of lime.

Note: To make your own simple syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot and heat just until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Refrigerate until cold.

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I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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