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Party Patter: The Sweater Of Martinis For Fall Pomegranate

Summer parties are coming to an end, but as fall begins the pomegranates have just come into season from late August into early January. This martini packs powerful antidoxants and flavor. Not only could it lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, but may even slow the aging process.

The story behind my bartender Cheryl's Pomegranate Martini is simple. In her words, " I ordered a Pom Martini at a popular restaurant and I was hooked!" So I will let Cheryl finish the story from here...

When I was bartending Cosmo's were the rage at the time.

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The Pom martini came into vogue several years ago. I studied how it was made, double checked the ingredients and made a mental note. If you don't follow the recipe and measure you run the risk of inconsistency. Any bartender worth their salt can usually do a decent free pour. ( no measuring just, eyeballing) but when you are at home, make it slow, shake it hard, and enjoy!

Pomengrante Martini

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2 oz Citrus flavored Vodka ( I like Svedka)

1.5 ounce Pama Pomegranate Liquor

1.5 oz Triple sec

3/4 oz Pomegranate Juice ( optional)

Half an orange, Fresh

Or blood orange bitters for a less sweet taste

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add first four ingredients, shake hard, no, really hard, seriously. Then pour into a chilled martini glass ( 6 oz capacity) or share with someone if you want. ( i don't ) . Top off with a squeeze of that sweet orange.

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