JALAPENO POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL

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This spicy and sweet sipper gives you a little fix of jalapeno flavor minus the heat. Start a couple of days ahead to flavor the vodka. -Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1-1/2 cups vodka
6 to 8 cups ice cubes
3 cups pomegranate juice
3 cups Italian blood orange soda, chilled
Lime wedges

Steps:

For jalapeno vodka, place jalapenos and vodka in a glass jar or container. Refrigerate, covered, 2-3 days to allow flavors to blend. Strain before using., For each serving, fill cocktail shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 oz. pomegranate juice and 1-1/2 oz. jalapeno vodka; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass; top with 3 oz. soda. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.