Pomegranate Gimlets

Refreshing gin gimlet with a fruity twist.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups gin, such as Tanqueray
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice, such as Pom Wonderful
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (6 to 8 limes)
  • ½ cup simple syrup
  • 6 lime slices, for garnish

Preparation

At least one hour before serving, place six martini glasses in the freezer.

  1. Combine the gin, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a large pitcher.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add the drink mixture until the shaker is three-quarters full.
  3. Shake for a full 15 seconds. Pour the mixture into the frozen martini glasses and garnish with a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds and a slice of lime.