Caribbean pomegranate-gin cocktail

Step 1/4

• 2 pomegranates
• 1 vanilla bean

• cutting board
• knife

Deseed pomegranates. Slice vanilla bean in half and scrape the seeds from the pod.

Step 2/4

• 220 g sugar
• 100 ml water

• pot

Add pomegranate seeds, sugar, water, vanilla bean and seeds to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for approx. 20 min., stirring occasionally.

Step 3/4

• rubbar spatula
• sieve
• bottle

Strain grenadine syrup through a sieve. With a rubber spatula, press out juice from pomegranate seeds. Let cool, then transfer to a bottle.

Step 4/4

• 3 tbsp grenadine syrup
• 20 ml gin
• 30 ml passionfruit nectar
• 150 g crushed ice
• 200 ml ginger ale
• basil for garnish

• cocktail glass
• cocktail shaker

Add some grenadine syrup, gin, passionfruit nectar, and crushed ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour the cocktail mixture into a glass, top with ginger ale, and garnish with basil. Enjoy!

Cheers!