You probably shouldn’t drink. Lots of religions prohibit it … It’s bad for your liver … It makes you stupid … But hey, if you’re going to do it anyway, might as well drink something tasty.
Today is my take on the pomegranatini. I don’t like martinis, or gin, and don’t have any martini glasses. So this really isn’t very much like a martini at all. It’s a highball.
(Full disclosure: POM Wonderful sent me a couple of bottles of juice to try. They hoped I would publish a review, of which today is part 2, but they have no editorial control over what I write.)
Ingredients
equal parts
- vodka
- pomegranate juice
- simple syrup
crushed ice
Directions
Fill a highball class with crushed ice. If you don’t have a crushed ice dispenser on your fridge, put some ice in a heavy zip-top bag and whack it with a pan or a meat mallet. (Did I just give directions for making crushed ice? Wow, it seems I just can’t stop myself.)
Add a shot each of pomegranate, simple syrup and vodka.
Give it a good stir and enjoy.
And that’s it. Happy Friday.
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How about just a Pomegranate and simple sugar drink? Hummmm…., I’ll have to try that.
Never had a ‘drink’, just a swallow of beer when I was a lot younger, and hated it, so I don’t think I’ll be starting now.
It makes you stupid? Funny, I always feel incredibly clever after a couple of drinks . . .
I’m SOOOOOOO having this tonight….
Been the week from he**
thanks!
Hey, drinking doesn’t make you stupid. Drinking like an idiot makes you stupid. Heh. Seriously though, that sounds tasty, I’ll have to give it a shot.
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Drew, that sounds delicious! I can’t wait to sip one or three of those by the pool this summer
Also, plain seltzer, splash of POM, dash of simple syrup over ice sounds refreshing if you don’t drink alcohol.
Linda, make sure you use plenty of ice and/or seltzer. Otherwise it will be too strong.
Kristin, yes, I’m sure you feel quite clever …
Sweet Mademoiselle, if it’s been that kind of week you might need several.
Bob, by the time you’re one drink from stupid, you’re one drink past self-awareness.
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Queenie, make sure you put a little umbrella in it.
Heck I don’t think I’d need the simple sugar. But then I’m the weird one who can take my pom juice straight.
I agree with Kristin – I had three glasses of wine today (which is 2 1/2 over my limit) and I feel like I should apply to Mensa…
Stephanie, more syrup for me.
Sweet Bird, you really “feel” that way, huh? Now I’m hearing B.J. Thomas in my head … “Hooked on a feelin’ … I’m high on believin’ …” Great, I’m gonna be hearing that in my head all … freaking … day.
Okay, so now I understand how to make crushed ice, but how do I just make regular old ice?
Sounds yummy–I am a fan of the pomegranate, and a little good vodka is never a bad thing!
Jenni, I think I know what I’m posting next April Fool’s Day.
Oh, and thanks for passing along the BJ Thomas reference. You won’t be the only one “hooked on the feeling that you’re in love with me-ee” today!