Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 17.3% ABV ∙
The Pomegranate Cosmopolitan is a Cosmopolitan with pomegranate and hibiscus liqueurs in place of cranberry, shaken with vodka, triple sec and lime.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Vodka 30 mlTriple sec 15 mlHibiscus (sorrel) liqueur 15 mlLime juice 15 mlPomegranate liqueur 20 mlOrange bitters 1 dash (opt.)Saline solution 1 dash (opt.)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Flame an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Shake hard over plenty of ice for 12 to 15 seconds so the lime and liqueurs come out properly cold.
- The saline is optional. If the drink tastes cloying and flat without it, add a single dash to the shaker; the salt tames the sweetness of the pomegranate liqueur.
History
The Pomegranate Cosmopolitan is a fruit-forward variation on the Cosmopolitan, swapping pomegranate and hibiscus liqueurs in for the classic cranberry; no single creator is documented.
The Cosmopolitan's modern form is most often credited to bartender Toby Cecchini at The Odeon in New York in the late 1980s, though its origin is disputed among several claimants. It reached global fame in the late 1990s through the television series Sex and the City.
FAQ
What is in a Pomegranate Cosmopolitan?
Vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, pomegranate liqueur, and hibiscus (sorrel) liqueur, with optional dashes of orange bitters and saline.
What is the difference between a Cosmo and a pomegranate martini?
A Cosmo is vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry and lime, and tastes tart. A pomegranate martini leads with pomegranate and usually skips the cranberry. This Pomegranate Cosmopolitan sits between the two: the Cosmo formula with pomegranate and hibiscus liqueurs in place of cranberry.
Is a Pomegranate Cosmopolitan shaken or stirred?
Shaken, since it contains lime juice: shake hard over ice, then fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
What glass is a Pomegranate Cosmopolitan served in?
A chilled coupe, served up with no ice and garnished with a flamed orange twist.
