By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 12, 2025
My Pomegranate Martini is a tasty triple berry martini with fruity flavors — a perfect drink for Valentine’s Day! You’ll love this sophisticated and fun drink that is bursting with sweet and tart flavors. A little dry ice trick really set the mood for a romantic date night. This is the coolest Valentine’s Day drink you’ll ever make!
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“Becky, Love Potion #9 was a showstopper. Thank you for the idea and for your attention to detail. Genius! You are truly amazing.” -Barbara
Pomegranate Martini (Love Potion #9)
This Triple Berry Martini blends Chambord (black raspberry liqueur), strawberry vodka, and pomegranate juice for the vibrant purple hue. The strawberry hearts and smoky effect from dry ice add an elegant touch to this delicious drink. Martinis are completely safe to enjoy once the dry ice fully dissolves or you can skip the dry ice and still can enjoy this incredible drink!
Tips For Beginners
Putting dry ice in cocktails is a great way to make them extra cold. Once the dry ice has dissolved, it is okay to drink. Find tips on handling dry ice for cocktails.
- You cannot drink dry ice. Make sure it has fully dissolved before sipping. It takes about 5-10 minutes for a small piece to dissolve. Do not ingest the cubes.
- Dry ice is extremely cold! Touching it briefly won’t be a problem, but prolonged contact can cause frostbite. Just use tongs or something to drop the ice into the glasses instead of using your bare hands.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup pomegranate juice
- ▢ 3 ounces strawberry vodka (I love Pearl Strawberry Basil Vodka)
- ▢ 3 ounces Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
- ▢ 2 small chunks dry ice* (optional)
- ▢ 2 strawberries cut into hearts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, and Chambord. Shake to combine. 1 cup pomegranate juice, 3 ounces strawberry vodka, 3 ounces Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
- Place 1 chunk dry ice into the bottom of each glass. 2 small chunks dry ice*
- Pour the martini over a very small piece of dry ice.
- Garnish with skewered strawberry hearts if desired. Pretty cute :) 2 strawberries
- Wait 5-10 minutes for the dry ice to dissolve (and enjoy the fun show!) before drinking.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Love Potion (Pomegranate Martini) Step by Step
Combine the fruity cocktails : In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of pomegranate juice, 3 ounces strawberry vodka and 3 ounces of Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur. Shake to combine.
Add dry ice carefully : Place 1 chunk (out of 2 chunks) dry ice into the bottom of each glass.
Pour martini in glasses and serve : Pour the martini into the glass (directly over the dry ice). Garnish the glasses with the little strawberry hearts!
Now sit back and enjoy the show! Be sure to wait a good 5-10 minutes before consuming the drink. The dry ice needs to dissolve completely.
How to Store
You can refrigerate any leftovers for 1-3 days.
It’s also a wonderful make-ahead cocktail recipe. All you have to do is combine everything in a pitcher and refrigerate. When ready, pour in glasses with ice cubes.
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Love Potion #9 Triple Berry Pomegranate Martini
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 3 ounces strawberry vodka (I love Pearl Strawberry Basil Vodka)
- 3 ounces Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
- 2 small chunks dry ice* (optional)
- 2 strawberries cut into hearts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, and Chambord. Shake to combine. 1 cup pomegranate juice, 3 ounces strawberry vodka, 3 ounces Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
- Place 1 chunk dry ice into the bottom of each glass. 2 small chunks dry ice*
- Pour the martini over a very small piece of dry ice.
- Garnish with skewered strawberry hearts if desired. Pretty cute :) 2 strawberries
- Wait 5-10 minutes for the dry ice to dissolve (and enjoy the fun show!) before drinking.
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
