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Gin and Pomegranate Cocktail

This Gin and Pomegranate Cocktail is reminiscent of a martini, with gin, pomegranate juice, Campari, and orange bitters. Its gorgeous pink-red hue makes this off-dry cocktail perfect for Valentine’s Day, but you’ll love it year ’round!

2 gin and pomegranate cocktails in vintage glasses with heart shaped garnish.

👩🏻‍🍳 Tamara Talks – All About Gin

Gin is a clear, distilled spirit that is characterized by its juniper-forward flavor and a blend of other botanicals. Its flavor profile can vary widely depending on the production method and the botanicals used, but it generally offers a refreshing and aromatic drinking experience.

The aroma is typically aromatic and complex, reflecting the blend of botanicals used. The juniper scent may or may not be prominent, but is often balanced with citrus, spice, and herbal undertones.

Flavor Profile

  • Juniper gins – The dominant flavor of a juniper-forward gin is often described as pine-like and resinous. A good example of a juniper gin is Tanqueray London Dry gin. When I was in college, I loved Tanqueray dirty martinis because I looked so sophisticated.😂 If I had the opportunity to request a specific gin, it was always Tanqueray.
  • Citrus gins – Many gins include lemon, orange, or grapefruit peel, adding bright and zesty notes. Beefeater Blood Orange gin is a good example.
  • Berry gins – Bombay Bramble is a lovely example of a berry gin, and one that went through a few rounds of testing for this gin and pomegranate cocktail. It is bursting with the flavor of blackberries and raspberries, and it’s perfect
  • Herbal gins – Herbal gins like herbaceous and earthy, often with notes of fresh garden herbs. I appreciate this Botanist Islay Dry gin.
  • Floral – Some gins include lavender, chamomile, or rose for softer, more perfumed notes. I tried this Empress Elderflower Rose gin for this gin and pomegranate cocktail because I was looking for pink and red. The floral notes didn’t work that well for me, but if it’s one you keep in your cabinet, give it a try! It is quite lovely.
  • SpicyBombay Sapphire East gin highlights both Thai lemongrass and black pepper. Spicy gins often include ingredients like black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and nutmeg, adding depth and complexity alongside the classic juniper flavor.

📋 Ingredients Notes

Here is a quick look at the ingredients in the recipe – it’s handy to use at the grocery store or as a summary of what you need. Skip to the recipe for quantities.

Ingredients for the gin and pomegranate cocktails - Gin, Campari, pomegranate juice, and orange bitters with orange peel garnishes.
  • gin – After testing a few gins for this gin cocktail, I landed on the Bombay Bramble due to its berry flavor notes. I didn’t love the Empress Elderflower Rosé because the floral flavor notes did not complement the pomegranate and Campari. A gin with citrus notes would probably work well. Lastly, I did try it with a London dry style gin, and it was really good.
  • Campari – Campari is a bright red, bittersweet liqueur originating from Italy. It is made by infusing herbs, aromatic plants, and fruit in alcohol and water. The exact recipe remains a closely guarded secret since its creation in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Novara, Italy. It is a rather unique flavor profile, so I don’t want to suggest a substitution. To sum it up, its bitter, citrus flavor balances the sweetness of the pomegranate juice, and the berry infused gin.
  • pomegranate juice – Please avoid any pomegranate “juice drinks” or cocktails. You want 100% juice!
  • orange bitters

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

Cocktail ingredients are shaken with ice in a shaker, and glasses are prepped.
  • Make the cocktail – Fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 full with ice. Add all ingredients. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. NOTE: The goal is to chill the drink quickly and create a slight dilution and aeration. Shaking adds more texture and gives a cloudy appearance to the drink due to the ice shards.
  • Strain the cocktail – Slowly pour the cocktail into the serving glass through the strainer to catch ice shards and pulp.
Side-by-side vivid red gin and pomegranate cocktails with heart garnishes.

💭 Tips

While cocktail garnishes are optional, they do elevate the drink. Citrus peel works really well with this gin cocktail. A cocktail knife is a simple way to add a little twist. If you’re interested in more ideas, see Guide to Citrus Peel Cocktail Garnishes.

Shaking vs. Stirring: Shaking results in a colder martini with more dilution and air bubbles, while stirring creates a smoother, clearer drink.Personal Preference: Go with your taste—some love the colder, frothy texture of a shaken martini, while others prefer the elegance of a stirred one.

At Andersen casa, I’m the creative mind behind the cocktails, but my husband Mark is a fabulous bartender! He and I worked on this gin cocktail for several days with different spirits, amounts, and combinations (in shot glasses not coupes!).😊 I must be a lucky girl!

Signature in red and green with chiles and limes. Healthyish Latin cuisine.

Vintage cocktail glasses with brilliant red gin, pomegranate, and Campari cocktails.

Gin and Pomegranate Cocktail Recipe

Bombay Bramble gin, Campari, Pomegranate juice, and orange bitters in an off-dry cocktail perfect for a special occasion!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Bombay Bramble gin - or similar; see Ingredients Notes in post
  • 1 ounce 100% pomegranate juice
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • several shakes orange bitters
  • orange peel - to garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare garnishes as desired.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 full with ice. Add all ingredients. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  • Strain into cocktail glasses, and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 236kcal

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com

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  1. This is a truly outstanding cocktail recipe. The flavors balance out really well, especially the sweetness of the pomegranate juice with the bitterness of the Campari. Just incredibly good, especially when made with the Bombay Bramble gin!