Wow Your Friends With A Pomegranate Martini
Looking for a cocktail that not only tastes great and has a great kick, but is also good for you? Try a pomegranate martini! Oprah Winfrey’s favorite drink, this fashionable beverage will refresh you and flood your body with the antioxidant power of the super-fruit pomegranate!
Try making this drink at home, it’s easy to make and will be a big hit at any gathering you host. Grab your favorite cocktail shaker and combine 1 ounce of vodka, 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur, and 3 ounces of pomegranate juice. Throw it all together with chopped ice, shake and strain into a cocktail glass, and you’ve got yourself a scrumptious drink. You can find a martini shaker at your nearest housewares store, and sometimes they come free with bottles of vodka.
There are other ways to prepare the drink, and depending on the how zesty you prefer it. For a kick add sparkling wine or champagne, or for a more citrus taste add a lemon peel, some orange juice, or lemon juice.
Besides being delicious and a great drink to unwind with, clinical studies have proven incredible health benefits, which include but are not limited to, prevention of some cancers and Alzheimer’s disease, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, even healthier teeth! The ancient Hindu’s knew about these qualities as the pomegranate symbolized fertility and prosperity.
Pomegranates have been enjoyed throughout time, even in Greek mythology. It comes from a bush native to the Middle East, and has been enjoyed in the Mediterranean for years. Now enjoyed in the west, it’s been a new crop to Arizona and California.
Try one at your next gathering! The pomegranate martini is a great blend of tangy sweet and exciting sour. This popular drink will make your next house party one to remember. It will be your new favorite drink!
There is a reason why Oprah likes her Pomegranate Martini. Find pomegranate recipes at pomegranateinformation.com/