Pomegranate Negroni
A bitter and fruity gin cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 22.3% ABV ∙
The Pomegranate Negroni stirs London dry gin, a red bitter and an aromatized wine such as Lillet Blanc with a little pomegranate juice, served over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 40 mlRed bitter 30 mlAromatized wine 25 mlPomegranate juice 10 mlOrange bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Strain into the ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice)
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Strain over one large cube or a chunk of block ice; it melts slowly and keeps the stirred drink from watering down.
History
The Pomegranate Negroni circulates on modern bar and drinks sites as a fruit-forward take on the Negroni, without a named inventor, bar, or year attached to it.
This version leaves the Negroni's equal parts behind: it leads with gin, swaps the sweet vermouth for an aromatized wine such as Lillet Blanc, and adds a little pomegranate juice for a fruitier profile.
FAQ
How do you make a Pomegranate Negroni?
Stir the gin, red bitter, aromatized wine, pomegranate juice, and optional orange bitters with ice. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over one large cube, which melts slowly and keeps the drink from watering down. Express an orange twist over the top and use it as garnish.
What is in a Pomegranate Negroni?
40 ml London dry gin, 30 ml red bitter such as Campari, 25 ml aromatized wine such as Lillet Blanc, and 10 ml pomegranate juice. Two dashes of orange bitters are optional.
