Pomegranate Gimlet Cocktail
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 192.6kcal
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
For the Elderflower Rose Pomegranate Gimlet
- 4 oz Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose gin or a high-quality gin of your choice
- 3 oz fresh pomegranate juice
- 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- 2 slices lime
Instructions
For the Simple Syrup
- In a small pot, combine the water and sugar.
- Heat on medium and occasionally stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Let cool and refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.
For the Pomegranate Gimlet
- Chill 2 cocktail glasses in the freezer 10 minutes ahead of time.
- Combine the gin, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Add a cup of ice and shake for 30 seconds. Double strain and pour into chilled coupe glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of lime.
Notes
Inspired by Ina Garten's Pomegranate Gimlet.
To make this for a crowd, place the ingredients in a large pitcher and store it in the refrigerator before your guests arrive. Shake it up in the cocktail shaker with ice before serving in chilled cocktail glasses.
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- Use fresh, quality ingredients - fresh lime juice, pomegranate juice, and a high-quality gin make all the difference!
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- Chill the glass - Place the cocktail glass in the freezer for five or ten minutes before making the cocktail.
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- Adjust the sweetness - Feel free to taste this pomegranate gimlet before serving and adjust the amount of simple syrup, depending on the sweetness of the pomegranate juice and your preference.
