Pearls of Baku

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Baku is the largest city and the capital of Azerbaijan - this cocktail is served at the Fairmont Hotel properties.

Servings: 1

3 oz. Belvedere Vodka

3 oz. [Pomegranate Juice](https://www.amazon.com/365-Everyday-Value-Juice-Pomegranate/dp/B074H7K3X2/ref=sr_1_10_0o_fs?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo&dchild=1&fpw=alm&keywords=pomegranate+juice&qid=1588192752&sr=8 to 10)

1 Tbsp. Caster Sugar

1 Lime

1 Orange

Combine ice, vodka and pomegranate juice into a shaker. Slice lime into quarters and squeeze into the shaker and shake vigorously. Wet the edge of your martini glass with the husk of the lime and rim in the powdered sugar. Double strain the cocktail into your prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with a few pearls of the pomegranate and an orange twist.

Servings: 1

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