November is National Pomegranate Month, so we’re putting this funtastic fruit into a SweetShine cocktail.

What the heck do you do with this thing, though? Let’s explore …

You’ll need a blender, mesh strainer, and container for the juice.

Start by slicing the pomegranate in half, vertically.

Cut into quarters and use your fingers or a spoon to carefully remove the arils. Be sure to get every last one!

Pour arils into a blender, setting a few aside for garnish, and pulse a few times to release juice. Strain into container, pressing arils with a spoon to get all the juice.

To build the cocktail you’ll need:

2 oz gin

1 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine

3/4 oz pomegranate juice

juice of 1/2 lemon

1-2 oz club soda

fresh mint

pomegranate arils

In a glass pour 2 oz gin, 1 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine, and 3/4 oz pomegranate juice.

Slice a lemon in half, horizontally, and squeeze 1/2 lemon into the cocktail.

Fill glass with ice and stir.

Gently top with club soda and stir again.

Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and sprinkle a few arils on top.

Bloomery SweetShine’s Pom Collins.

… with Raspberry Lemon SweetShine.

Whip up a batch for “Friendsgiving” this weekend.

Cheers!