The Pomegranate Gimlet turns the classic Gimlet red while staying tart and sour. London Dry Gin meets fresh lime juice and pomegranate juice — not a sweet grenadine drink, but a clear sour with fruit. Closer to the original than a Cosmopolitan, but with more color than the standard Gimlet.
And here’s what you need for the Pomegranate Gimlet
5 cl London Dry Gin
2 cl lime juice
2 cl pomegranate juice
1 cl sugar syrup
Garnish: lime wheel
Here’s what matters
Use pure pomegranate juice, not grenadine syrup. Grenadine is sweet and flavored, the juice stays tart and sour. If you juice fresh pomegranate seeds, the color will be more intense and the flavor less smooth than store-bought juice. You can reduce the syrup if your pomegranate juice is already sweet — taste before serving.
Variations
- Pomegranate Gin Fizz — Top up with soda, serve in a Highball.
- With rosemary syrup — Replace sugar syrup with rosemary syrup for more herbal notes.
- With egg white — Shake 1 egg white for a creamy foam crown.
Frequently asked questions
Difference to the Cosmopolitan?
The Cosmopolitan is mixed with vodka and Cointreau, the Pomegranate Gimlet stays with gin and skips orange liqueur. The base is closer to the classic Gimlet, just with pomegranate instead of plain lime cordial.
Can I use grenadine instead of pomegranate juice?
Grenadine is a sweet syrup, not juice. If you use grenadine, omit the sugar syrup and expect a much sweeter drink. The Pomegranate Gimlet relies on the juice’s acidity.
Which gin works best?
A classic London Dry Gin with juniper and citrus notes. Floral or sweet gins get overpowered by the pomegranate. The gin base should shine through clearly.
