Pomegranate Twist

There is a lot to be said for a well-crafted cocktail with fresh squeezed juices and homemade simple syrups. This cocktail is not only beautiful but also bursting with complex flavors.

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Pomegranate Twist

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Infusion Time40 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 Cocktails

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Jessi Heggan

Ingredients

For the orange simple syrup:

• ▢ ½ cup filtered water
• ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ Zest of 1 orange

For the cocktail:

• ▢ 2 ounces gin
• ▢ ¼ ounce Chartreuse
• ▢ ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
• ▢ ½ ounce orange simple syrup
• ▢ 1 lemon for garnish

Instructions

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  Make the orange simple syrup: Heat the water until hot in a small saucepan. Pour it into a large glass measuring cup. Add the sugar and orange zest. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Let sit to infuse for 40 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
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  Make the cocktail: Fill half of a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, Chartreuse, lemon juice, pomegranate juice, and orange simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into 2 coupe glasses.
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  To garnish, use a peeler to peel 2 large strips of lemon zest off the lemon. Pinch 1 piece of lemon zest over each glass to express the lemon oil over the surface of the drink, then twist and place in the glass.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Pomegranate Twist

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Sodium 5mg0%

Potassium 74mg2%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Vitamin C 31.4mg38%

Calcium 14mg1%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Lillie Duncan

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