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2009

Pomegranate Cosmos

This festive pomegranate cocktail recipe will add a lively twist to any winter or holiday gathering. Serve after hours and enjoy the company of a special loved one!

2 1/4 cups pomegranate juice

2 1/4 cups vodka

1 cup lime juice

3/4 cup Cointreau, or Grand Marnier

1/4 cup ginger juice, (see Note)

2 tablespoons sugar, preferably superfine “bar sugar,” plus more for the rims

Strips of lime zest, for garnish

1. Mix pomegranate juice, vodka, lime juice, Cointreau (or Grand Marnier), ginger juice and sugar in a large pitcher.

2. For each drink, fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add 1/2 cup Cosmo mix, and shake until the shaker turns frosty and cold.

3. Dip the rim of a martini (or highball) glass into water and then in sugar (to “sugar the rim”).

4. Strain the drink into the martini glass (or over fresh ice in the highball glass).

5. Garnish with a twist of lime zest, if desired.

Make Ahead Tip:

Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Note:

We use bottled ginger juice (pressed gingerroot) to add the taste of fresh ginger without the work of mincing or grating. Use it to flavor drinks, stir-fries, marinades or anywhere you'd use fresh ginger.

Makes 12 servings.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Living Well Magazine. Recipe published November/December 2007.