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Pomegranate Holiday Cocktail
Prep
5 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
This pomegranate holiday cocktail is my go to drink for festive gatherings because it comes together in just five minutes with ingredients you probably already have at home. The beautiful ruby color makes it feel fancy, but honestly it's so simple that even a beginner bartender can master it. Pomegranate juice isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that make this cocktail feel a bit more wholesome than your average drink. Fresh lime juice keeps everything bright and balanced, while those jewel like pomegranate seeds floating on top add a gorgeous finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or treating yourself on a quiet winter evening, this drink delivers restaurant quality results without any fuss.
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Ingredients
- 33 cups ice, or as needed
- 22 fluid ounces vodka
- 22 fluid ounces pomegranate juice
- 11 lime, juiced
- ½ fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur½ fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur
- 22 ½ fluid ounces club soda, or as needed
- 11 teaspoon pomegranate seeds, or to taste
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Fill 2 highball glasses and a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2
Add vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and orange-flavored liqueur to the cocktail shaker and secure the lid. Place one hand on the lid and one hand on the shaker; shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker frosts, about a slow count to 10.
- 3
Pour evenly into the prepared glasses. Top with soda and pomegranate seeds; stir before serving.
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