I was looking for a cocktail using pomegranate molasses and pomegranate juice and I found this Pomegranate Bourbon Cocktail on Serious Eats. Why did I have pomegranate molasses and pomegranate juice on hand, you might be wondering. I was making Homemade Grenadine, which if I had my act together would have all ready been posted on Sidewalk Shoes. But having my act together is not one of my strong points, so the homemade grenadine is actually being posted on Friday! I will come back, though and update that link on Friday.
Back to this cocktail! I can not say enough good things about it! The pomegranate molasses added a sweet quick which paired beautifully with the citrus from the orange juice and the smokey tones from the bourbon. It went down way too quick and in the blink of an eye, I found myself with another one in my hand. Luckily that one was perfect for sipping. I will definitely keep pomegranate juice and pomegranate molasses on hand so I can have this delicious cocktail any time I feel like it!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 ounce pomegranate molasses (we used Cortas)
- 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice (used Lakewood Organic)
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 ounces bourbon (used Bulleit)
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Orange twist
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add everything but the orange twist. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a coupe glass and gently squeeze the orange peel over the drink to release some of the orange oil and drop into cocktail.
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This sounds fantastic – and I can’t wait for the homemade grenadine. 🙂
It’s a good thing I don’t have those ingredients on hand or I’d be pouring myself a drink right now. Never a good idea at 8am…. the neighbors might talk 😉
I could totally go for one of these tonight! Great recipe!
Pomegranate, citrus, and bourbon…yum. Might need to order in some pomegranate molasses!
Oh, what a fantastic combination! All I want to do lately is drink bourbon by the fire, I’ll have to try this next!
Pomegranate Manhattans have long been a favorite of mine, but sometimes you need a drinks that’s not so boozy. This looks like a good weeknight compromise. Cheers.
Looks great and I’m looking forward to your homemade grenadine too.
It has to be 5:00 somewhere, right??? Time to get our drink on and knock back a few of these cocktails now!
I love sweet and sour flavors–this looks perfect for me!
What a fabulous cocktail Pam. Bourbon is such a great classic. I have tried and tried to find pomegranate molasses locally with no luck. I guess I’m just going to have to break down and order it on line.
Sam
This sounds so yummy! I love making my own pomegranate syrup too. This will be my cocktail this Friday night!
Sounds delish! I am going to link up with you next week with a wine review! I am also going to share my Tipsy Chocolate Cherry cookies. Looking forward to doing this!
I’m so sorry I completely forgot this week!! Things have been insane but I promise I’ll be back at it next week on the right day!! Haha. Hope you’ll link this up for Thursty Thursday today!
Yum! Looks great!
I would love if you would share on my Friday Favorites linkup!
Just my luck, I actually HAVE pomegranate molasses!
Well Pam, you know I love Bourbon!! I usually drink it neat, but this sounds wonderfully festive! I must try it this weekend. And now it’s HEALTHY!! Time to drink my juice! HAHA, hey does that mean I can have it with breakfast?