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Grapefruit & Pomegranate Vodka Sour Cocktail

Grapefruit & Pomegranate Vodka Sour Cocktail Recipe
A bright, tangy vodka sour that balances fresh grapefruit with pomegranate notes, citrus, a touch of syrup, and a hint of orange liqueur—refreshing, pretty, and easy to shake up.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Citrus juicer
  • Fine strainer
  • Mixing glass or small pitcher
  • Bar spoon
  • Rocks glass or coupe
  • Ice cubes
  • Small knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Towel

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka or pomegranate vodka
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed; or lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey pomegranate syrup or maple syrup
  • 0.25 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or triple sec
  • dash Angostura bitters optional
  • dash grenadine optional, for color
  • ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • 1 wedge grapefruit for garnish
  • 1 sprig mint optional, for garnish
  • 1 sprig rosemary optional, for garnish
  • splash club soda or tonic water optional, to top

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon (or lime) juice, simple (or honey/maple) syrup, and orange liqueur.
  • Shake hard for about 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  • Strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice.
  • Optional: add a splash of club soda or tonic water for a lighter drink.
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of mint or rosemary. Serve immediately.

Notes

Freshly squeezed juices make the biggest flavor difference. If you don’t have pomegranate vodka, use plain vodka and add a little pomegranate juice or syrup. Swap orange liqueur for elderflower liqueur for a floral twist. A few drops of bitters or a dash of cranberry juice leans this toward a New England sour. Rosemary simple syrup adds an herbal layer.