Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Pomegranate Martini

 

Ingredients

1.5 oz Vodka ( I used Sky Vodka)

.5oz Cointreau

.5 oz fresh Pomegranate Juice ( I bought mine at the San Ramon Farmer’s Market)

Squeeze of a lemon or lime

Instructions for the perfect Martini:

For best results, do not skip this order or any of these steps!

Chill a martini glass by filling with ice cubes and chilled water.

Meanwhile:

Fill a cocktail Shaker with ingredients from above.

Shake about 20 times.

Empty your Martini glass of chilled cubes and water.

Immediately pour in the contents of your shaker glass.

Optional:  Pour a little champagne or sparking water to add some sizzle.

Enjoy.