Pomegranate Adds a Festive Pop to Cocktails

Even though pomegranate season ranges from late summer to late fall, the winter holidays are often when the fruit makes a bold appearance. Its ruby red seeds and sweet, tart juice are often used to add a festive color and brightness to cocktails.

Biggest Asset

This crisp, bright pomegranate cocktail serves as a refreshing counterpoint to the rich, decadent cocktails that accompany winter.

Desert Moon

Blood orange and pomegranate juices balance out the vegetal and earthy notes in this complex but refreshing sotol cocktail.

El Pavo Real

A split base of mezcal and tequila meets the bright, floral flavors of violet liqueur and a pomegranate-hibiscus syrup.

Mata Hari

Cognac brings depth to this ruby red Employees Only New York pomegranate cocktail, a bold sipper featuring chai spices and a sweet tartness.

Murder by Numbers

Flavors of pomegranate and coffee give this raicilla cocktail grip, not unlike a great Cabernet.

Ponche de Mezcal Para El Año Nuevo

This sparkling mezcal punch with pomegranate, pineapple, and grapefruit juices mixed with hibiscus syrup make it the perfect festive tipple for holiday parties.

Side Eye

A vibrant cocktail that showcases tequila.

Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

Cheery, wintry citrus is perfect in this pomegranate punch, not only for its color but also for the brightness it brings to the recipe.

Stone Wall

Mellow reposado tequila and smoky mezcal get blended with pomegranate and a chili-infused apple cider.