If you want a lip smacking cocktail that's perfect for the winter holidays, mix up an easy to make Pomegranate Whiskey Sour.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Krissy Allori
Equipment
strainer
Ingredients
Simple Syrup:
1/4cupwater
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1/2cuppomegranate seeds
Cocktail:
4ouncesbourbon whiskey
2ounceslemon juice
2ouncespomegranate simple syrup
Instructions
Make simple syrup by heating 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar on medium heat until all sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, add 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, and allow to cool completely. Run through blender and then strain through fine mesh strainer. Discard seed solid and keep the pink syrup.
To make the cocktail, combine 4 ounces bourbon whiskey, 2 ounces lemon juice, and 2 ounces pomegranate simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Vigorously shake until well combined, about 20 seconds. Strain into a low ball ice with extra large ice cubes.