This fruity, sassy vodka martini pairs tart pomegranate and juicy orange for a rosy cocktail that's perfect for holiday parties.
Yield: 2drinks
Ingredients
6ouncespomegranate juice
2ouncesvodka
1ounceCointreau
1ounceorange juice
1/4cupgranulated sugar for decorating the rims of the glassesif desired
Instructions
If decorating the rims of the glasses with sugar, pour the sugar into a thin layer on a small saucer. Moisten the rims of two martini glasses (I rub an orange or lemon wedge around the rims) and carefully dip the martini glasses rims down the sugar until the rims are coated with sugar. Set martini glasses right-side up and allow sugar to set (should take just a couple of minutes).
Add pomegranate juice, vodka, Cointreau, and orange juice to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain mixture into martini glasses and serve immediately.