Ina Garten's Pomegranate Cosmos Recipe
Ina Garten's Pomegranate Cosmos recipe is bright, fun and classy. It brings a lovely pop of color to any party. This cocktail tastes fresh, slightly sweet and a little tart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup chilled vodka
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 –2 tablespoons simple syrup optional
- Ice cubes as needed
- Lime slices or orange peel for garnish
Instructions
Chill your glasses
- Place cocktail glasses in the fridge. Cold glasses make the drink taste crisp and refreshing.
Add ingredients to shaker
- Pour pomegranate juice, vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice into a shaker filled with ice.
Sweeten if needed
- Taste the mix first. If it feels too tart, add simple syrup for gentle sweetness.
Shake the drink
- Close the shaker well. Shake for about 20 seconds until the outside feels icy cold in your hands.
Strain the mixture
- Open the shaker and strain the drink into chilled glasses. This removes extra ice pieces and keeps it smooth.
Add garnish and serve
- Add a lime slice or orange peel twist. Serve right away while it is cold and fresh.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for bright flavor
- Chill vodka before mixing
- Do not skip shaking with ice
- Taste before sweetening the drink
- Serve in chilled glasses for best experience