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Looking for a cocktail that not only tastes great and has a great kick, but is also good for you? Try a pomegranate martini! Oprah Winfrey’s favorite drink, this fashionable beverage will refresh you and flood your body with the antioxidant power of the super-fruit pomegranate!

Go and grab your favorite martini shaker, throw in some ground ice and add the following: 1 oz. Vodka, 1.5 oz. Of orange liqueur (triple sec), and 3 oz. Of pomegranate juice. Pour it over the ice, shake it up, then strain into a glass. That’s all it takes to make the taste sensation. Find a martini shaker at your nearest hardware store or housewares department. They can be very inexpensive.

Maybe you’d like to add a little kick? Variations on the theme suggest adding a bit of zest and kick with some champagne or sparkling wine, lemon or orange peel, or orange or lemon juice. Experiment away, as long as you have the core ingredients in there, this drink aims to please.

Besides being delicious and a great drink to unwind with, clinical studies have proven incredible health benefits, which include but are not limited to, prevention of some cancers and Alzheimer’s disease, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, even healthier teeth! The ancient Hindu’s knew about these qualities as the pomegranate symbolized fertility and prosperity.

Pomegranate comes from a deciduous bush native to the middle east, and has been enjoyed by Mediterranean cultures for many years. Since 2002, it has been grown as a major crop in Arizona and California. While just getting known in the western world, it’s been used since the earliest recorded history in it’s native areas.

Try a pomegranate martini today, the perfect balance between sweet and sour. It’s very in vogue and your guests will not forget you or your party if you serve it for them. Most people who try it say it’s their new favorite drink.

Learn how to make the best Pomegranate Martini