Pomegranate Harvest Sour

This Pomegranate Harvest Sour is a delightful twist on the classic New York Sour cocktail. It combines the rich flavors of pomegranate, the warmth of bourbon or rye whiskey, and the tartness of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Topped with a beautiful layer of red wine, this cocktail is both visually stunning and deliciously refreshing.

Pomegranate Harvest Sour

A delightful twist on the classic New York Sour, the Pomegranate Harvest Sour combines pomegranate, bourbon or rye whiskey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, topped with a layer of red wine for a visually stunning and deliciously refreshing cocktail.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ounce pomegranate simple syrup
  • 1 egg white (optional)
  • Ice
  • 1 ounce red wine
  • Pomegranate seeds, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine water, granulated sugar, and pomegranate seeds. Stir and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Pour the simple syrup mixture into a bowl through a strainer to catch the seeds. Discard the seeds and let the syrup cool.
  3. Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, 1 ounce of pomegranate simple syrup, egg white, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 1 minute.
  4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
  5. Gently pour red wine over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the cocktail.
  6. Top with pomegranate seeds.