Description
Ina Garten’s pomegranate gimlets blend tangy pomegranate juice with crisp vodka and fresh lime, creating a sophisticated cocktail perfect for elegant gatherings. Chilled glasses and careful mixing result in a refreshing drink that sparkles with classic charm and modern flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 360 ml / 1½ cups gin (such as Tanqueray)
Juices and Sweeteners:
- 240 ml / 1 cup pomegranate juice (such as Pom Wonderful)
- 240 ml / 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 6–8 limes)
- 120 ml / ½ cup simple syrup
Garnishes:
- 6 lime slices
- Pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Prepare chilled vessels by placing six martini glasses in the freezer for a minimum of 60 minutes before beverage preparation, ensuring an exceptionally crisp serving temperature.
- In a spacious pitcher, meticulously blend 750 milliliters (25 fluid ounces) of premium gin, 180 milliliters (6 fluid ounces) of fresh pomegranate juice, 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refined simple syrup until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Load a cocktail shaker with high-quality ice cubes, filling approximately halfway, then carefully pour the prepared liquid mixture until the shaker reaches three-quarters capacity.
- Execute a vigorous 15-second shaking technique, ensuring optimal temperature reduction and ingredient harmonization through rapid, dynamic motion.
- Extract the pre-chilled martini glasses from the freezer and gracefully decant the expertly chilled cocktail into each receptacle.
- Embellish each martini with a delicate scattering of ruby-red pomegranate seeds and a slender, artfully sliced lime wedge as a visual and aromatic garnish.
- Methodically repeat the shaking and serving process for the remaining cocktail mixture, presenting each glass immediately to preserve the beverage’s pristine, frosty character.
Notes
- Squeeze limes moments before mixing to extract the most vibrant, zesty citrus essence that elevates the entire cocktail’s profile.
- Chill glasses thoroughly in the freezer, creating a frosty exterior that keeps your drink deliciously cold from first sip to last.
- Shake cocktail ingredients vigorously for exactly 15 seconds, transforming separate components into a perfectly blended, silky-smooth libation.
- Taste and tweak sweetness by adding simple syrup incrementally, ensuring a balanced flavor that harmonizes tart and sweet notes.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and delicate lime slices just moments before serving, adding a stunning visual pop and burst of fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (out of 6 servings)
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 16 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg