Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails

You can substitute 1/4 cup regular lime juice for the key lime juice if you want. You can also prepare the syrup a day ahead and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  cup  club soda
• 1  cup  unsweetened pomegranate juice
• 2⁄3 cup vodka
• 3  tablespoons  fresh key lime juice
•  crushed  ice

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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. Repeat procedure with remaining pomegranate mixture.