Description
This pomegranate rosemary gin cocktail, made with fresh pomegranate juice, gin, and rosemary simple syrup, has a festive spirit and a unique blend of fruity, sweet, and herbal flavors.
Ingredients
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For the rosemary simple syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 rosemary sprigs
For the pomegranate rosemary cocktail:
- ice
- 2 ounces gin
- 1-ounce pomegranate juice
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec
- 1-ounce rosemary simple syrup
- pomegranate arils (optional)
- 1 rosemary sprig to garnish
Instructions
To make the rosemary simple syrup:
- In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a simmer with the rosemary over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, and use your spoon to bruise up the rosemary to help release its flavor. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow to cool. Remove the rosemary sprigs and store the syrup in a jar in the fridge for up to a month.
To make the cocktail:
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the gin, pomegranate juice, Triple Sec, and rosemary simple syrup. Shake for 15 seconds, then strain into a glass. Top off with fresh ice, add in a few pomegranate arils, if desired, and garnish the drink with a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
While the cocktail yields one serving, the simple syrup should make about 12 ounces, which is enough for 12 cocktails and to flavor and sweeten a variety of other drinks.
You need fresh rosemary for this cocktail. Do not attempt to replace it with dried.
Make the simple syrup in advance. You need to give it time to cool and steep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
