Thursday Night Cocktail: Pomegranate - Key Lime Vodka Cocktail

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Makes 4 cocktails

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar 

1/4 cup water

1 cup club soda

1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 

1/2 cup vodka 

3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice* (about 3 limes)

Crushed ice

Key lime slices

Directions

Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; cool.

Combine sugar syrup, club soda, pomegranate juice, vodka, and lime juice. Place crushed ice in a martini shaker; add about 3/4 cup pomegranate mixture. Cover and shake. Strain into a glass. Garnish with lime slice, if desired. 

*If you can't get your hands on key limes, you can always use regular ones

Cheers!