Pomegranate martinis are perfect for parties but just as delicious with a quiet dinner alone. Try these easy martini recipes for pomegranate martinis made with PAMA pomegranate liqueur.
An Introduction to PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
Pomegranate martinis probably wouldn't be well known if it weren't for the best known pomegranate liqueur in the U.S., PAMA. An easy way to add extra panache to run-of-the-mill martinis, PAMA has a distinctive ruby-red color, an equally distinctive tall, stylish bottle, and calls itself "the world's first true pomegranate liqueur" and blends all-natural 100% Californian pomegranate juice, premium vodka and a splash of tequila to create a complex but versatile liqueur that's simultaneously sweet and tart.
Pomegranate Martini Recipes From PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
Pomegranate martinis are easy with these martini recipes compliments of PAMA. Here are six easy-to-make and easier-to-drink martini recipes for pomegranate martinis.
The Original Pomegranate Martini: PAMA Martini
- 2 oz PAMA pomegranate liqueur
- 1 oz premium vodka
- 1/4 oz orange flavored liqueur
Combine all ingredients in a glass, add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with lemon zest.
Pomegranate Martini Recipes: Blushing Lady
- 1 oz PAMA pomegranate liqueur
- 2 oz premium vodka
- 1 oz pink grapefruit juice
- lemon wedge
- coarse sugar, for garnish
Rub the lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled martini glass and dip the glass into the coarse sugar. Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake vigorously, then strain into sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with mint leaves.
A Sweet Pomegranate Martini: Negroni
- 1 oz PAMA pomegranate liqueur
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz dry or sweet vermouth
Combine all ingredients in a glass, add ice and shake vigorously. Straing into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Pomegranate Martini Recipes: PAMA Appletini
- 3/4 oz PAMA pomegranate liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz premium apple vodka
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
Combine all ingredients with ice and shake. Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon spiral and currants.
A Classic Pomegranate Martini: PAMA Cosmo
- 1 1/2 oz PAMA pomegranate liqueur
- 3/4 oz orange liqueur
- juice from 1/2 of a lime
- splash of cranberry juice
Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice, shake hard, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a curl of lime.
Pomegranate Martini Recipes: PAMA Kiss
- 1 1/2 oz PAMA pomegranate liqueur
- 3/4 oz sour apple vodka
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.
The Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Native to Iran and northern India, pomegranates have long been considered a superfood by health-food experts and natural-food advocates. According to pomegranate lovers, eating pomegranates and drinking pomegranate juice has a host of health benefits, including preventing multiple types of cancer and protecting the heart and arteries. Not only are these apple-sized, seed-filled fruits loaded with cancer-fighting antioxidants and nutrients (like vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary iron), they're delicious and exotic too. And, although there's no proof that the health benefits of pomegranates are transferred to pomegranate liqueur, it's still nice to think so while enjoying a nice, cool pomegranate martini!
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