Name: Pamplemousse Cocktail
Yield: Makes 6 cocktails
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons water; 5 tablespoons pomegranate juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons honey; 1 1/2 cups vodka; 3/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 18 fresh mint leaves plus 6 sprigs for garnish; Ice cubes

Pamplemousse is the French word for grapefruit, which is one of the main ingredients in this vodka drink.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 cocktails

Ingredients

7 tablespoons water

5 tablespoons pomegranate juice

1/4 cup sugar

4 teaspoons honey

1 1/2 cups vodka

3/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

18 fresh mint leaves plus 6 sprigs for garnish

Ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1
Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Step 2
Combine pomegranate mixture, vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and mint leaves in large pitcher. Fill pitcher with ice. Stir vigorously. Strain drink into Martini glasses. Garnish each glass with mint sprig and serve.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Pitcher Drink Vodka Grapefruit Citrus Fruit Bon Appétit

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