Jalapeno Pomegranate Cocktail Recipes

POMEGRANATE PICKLED PEPPER MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Rub the rim of a rocks glass with the lemon wedge and rim with fine ground salt.
• Add the triple sec and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Add the jalapeno slices and muddle until the peppers are well crushed.
• Add the tequila and stir well. Add the pomegranate juice and ice. Cover and shake for 15 to 20 seconds.
• Fill the rimmed glass with ice. Strain the margarita into the glass. Garnish with pomegranate arils, then serve.

JALAPENO POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• For jalapeno vodka, place jalapenos and vodka in a glass jar or container. Refrigerate, covered, 2-3 days to allow flavors to blend. Strain before using., For each serving, fill cocktail shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 oz. pomegranate juice and 1-1/2 oz. jalapeno vodka; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass; top with 3 oz. soda. Serve with lime wedges.

SPARKLING POMEGRANATE COCKTAILS

Steps:

• For each drink, combine 4 ounces dry vermouth, 3 tablespoons pomegranate liqueur, 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds and 2 dashes of orange bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then pour into a glass and top with seltzer. Garnish with more pomegranate seeds.

JALAPENO MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Pierce the jalapeno pepper in 8 to 10 places with the tip of a sharp paring knife and cut it in half lengthwise, leaving the seeds and the ribs. Place the pepper in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, pour in the tequila, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
• Discard the jalapeno and pour the tequila into a pitcher through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add the Triple Sec, lime juice, lemon juice, honey, and salt and stir. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
• When ready to serve, fill 6 margarita glasses with ice and pour over the margarita mixture; or fill a cocktail shaker with ice and some of the mixture, shake vigorously for 30 seconds, and pour into glasses. Serve ice cold.

CRANBERRY-JALAPENO MARTINI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, cranberries and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. , Strain, discarding cranberries and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled., For each serving, fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 ounces vodka, 1 tablespoon cranberry juice and 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Repeat. Garnish with mint and cranberries if desired.

POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine vodka, seltzer, Triple Sec, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker over ice; shake. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass; garnish with pomegranate seeds. Save leftover fruit for nibbling.