Pomegranate Cosmopolitan

This pomegranate martini cocktail recipe is holiday ready and can be easily doubled and quickly served at your next party. Using the Vitamix Aer Disc container eliminates the need for a messy cocktail shaker and does the work for you in just a touch of a button.

Cocktail in a glass martini glass with a lime twist

Ingredients

  • 240 ml (1 cup) vodka
  • 120 ml (½ cup) orange liqueur
  • 120 ml (½ cup) pomegranate juice
  • (2 limes) ends trimmed and discarded, remainder cut into 4 equal slices (about 1¼-inch [6-mm] thick each
  • 195 g (1½ cup) ice cubes, plus additional as needed for serving

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Blend on Variable 10 for 30 seconds.
  3. Strain and pour into chilled martini glasses immediately and garnish with a twist of a lime peel.

Chef's Notes

A couple thin slices of fresh ginger can be added along with the limes for a subtle added kick to this cosmo.