If you ask me there’s a lot to love about pomegranates. Their seeds are fabulous little jewels that bring brightness and crunch to anything you add them to and their deep garnet color is just stunning. Pomegranate juice tastes amazing and a great addition to cocktails. With just four ingredients this Pomegranate Sidecar Cocktail is sure to become one of your favorite drinks.
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History of the Sidecar Cocktail
There are a few stories of the origin of the sidecar cocktail but the most popular theory hold that it was invented at the Ritz Hotel in Paris toward the end of WWI. A military officer would frequent the bar at the Ritz and would be driven there in a motorcycle sidecar; the bartender created a cocktail for this officer that included brandy, Cointreau and lemon juice. While brandy is the traditional spirit used for the sidecar it’s common to find variations using bourbon or whiskey.( If you want some other great fall or winter cocktails take a look at my Pomegranate Mimosa, Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour or Apple Cider Martini).
Ingredients for Pomegranate Sidecar
- pomegranate juice
- bourbon or whiskey
- Cointreau
- lemon juice
How to make a Pomegranate Sidecar Cocktail
This cocktail is quite simple to make and is wonderfully balanced. In a cocktail shaker ( I absolutely love this beautiful cocktail shaker) add pomegranate juice, bourbon or whiskey, Cointreau and lemon juice (this jigger makes measuring a snap) along with some ice. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds or until well chilled, pour into an elegant cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel.
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Pomegranate Side Car Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail jigger
Ingredients
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 1.5 oz bourbon or whiskey
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 15-20 seconds or until everything is chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel if desired.
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Jerika says
My mom will be excited with this Pomegranate Sidecar Cocktail!:) She has a pomegranate on her garden.:) Thanks!