The flavour sensation of 2006 and 2007 continues as pomegranates make spirits bright and dishes dance with its ruby red colour. The pomegranate was first discovered growing in North Africa and the Near East.
France was quick to delight in the fruit, which was brought to North America by European travellers. California is now one of the largest producers of the fruit, which is in peak season over the holidays. In the last three years, more than 190 products have emerged up from 31 products in 2003.
Pomegranate Margarita
5 oz Salvador's Original Margarita
1 oz pomegranate juice
Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds
Serve over ice.
PEARL POMEGRANATE TRUFFLE
2 oz Pearl Pomegranate Vodka
1 oz White Creme de Cacao
1 oz fresh cream
1/2 oz Grenadine
Shake well with ice in a shaker and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry
PEARL FLIRTINI
1 1/2 oz Pearl Pomegranate Vodka
4 oz chilled champagne
Pour Pearl Pomegranate Vodka into flute and add champagne to fill.
PEARL-TINI
2 oz Pearl Pomegranate Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec
1 oz pomegranate or cranberry juice
Squeeze of fresh lime.
Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist.