Pomegranate Rye Cocktail

We call on cherry juice and the versatile pomegranate to balance the rye whiskey in this cocktail and add depth of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) rye whiskey
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pomegranate juice
  • 2 Tablespoons honey, or other sweetener, to taste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) dark cherry juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 6 ounces (180 ml) club soda
  • ice cubes plus extra for glasses
  • 4 strips of lemon peel, for garnish
  • pomegranate seeds

Directions

  1. Fill four highball glasses with ice and set aside.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  3. Select Variable 1.
  4. Start the machine and blend for 30 to 45 seconds, remaining on Variable 1 throughout the blend.
  5. Divide evenly among the prepared glasses and garnish with lemon peel and pomegranate arils.

Chef's Notes

For additional froth, add 1 egg white before blending.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) rye whiskey
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pomegranate juice
  • 2 Tablespoons honey, or other sweetener, to taste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) dark cherry juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 6 ounces (180 ml) club soda
  • ice cubes plus extra for glasses
  • 4 strips of lemon peel, for garnish
  • pomegranate seeds

Directions

  1. Fill four highball glasses with ice and set aside.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  3. Select Variable 1.
  4. Start the machine and blend for 30 to 45 seconds, remaining on Variable 1 throughout the blend.
  5. Divide evenly among the prepared glasses and garnish with lemon peel and pomegranate arils.

Chef's Notes

For additional froth, add 1 egg white before blending.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) rye whiskey
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pomegranate juice
  • 2 Tablespoons honey, or other sweetener, to taste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) dark cherry juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 6 ounces (180 ml) club soda
  • ice cubes plus extra for glasses
  • 4 strips of lemon peel, for garnish
  • pomegranate seeds

Directions

  1. Fill four highball glasses with ice and set aside.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  3. Select Variable 1.
  4. Start the machine and blend for 30 to 45 seconds, remaining on Variable 1 throughout the blend.
  5. Divide evenly among the prepared glasses and garnish with lemon peel and pomegranate arils.

Chef's Notes

For additional froth, add 1 egg white before blending.