Raspberry Pomegranate Icelandic Martini

November 9, 2015

This holiday, you can enjoy a festive, creamy cocktail with all the nutritional benefits of yogurt!

I received free samples of Siggi’s yogurt mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe, I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Siggi’s yogurt and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

What happens when creamy, dreamy raspberry yogurt and booze get all shook up and poured into a martini glass? Well, that depends on how many you drink.

Just kidding…kind of. But seriously, drink responsibly friends 🙂

Now that the PSA is over, let’s talk about skyr.

Huh?

Skyr [pronounced skeer], originated in Iceland more than 1,000 years ago and is a staple of the Icelandic diet. Made from cow’s milk, skyr has a creamy, thick texture–even thicker than Greek yogurt. siggi’s® yogurt is an Icelandic-style skyr that’s high in protein, low in sugar, and rich in live active cultures to promote digestive tract health. With 9-11 grams sugar per 5.3-ounce cup, Siggi’s® contains at least 25% less sugar than the top 3 leading yogurt brands. In fact, every cup of Siggi’s® contains more protein than sugar!

Have you tried any of the siggi’s® flavors?

As so many people desire to have healthier food and beverage options to choose from, why not try to improve upon what we imbibe? Each serving of this cocktail contains about 5 grams of protein, so it’s more filling than most other cocktails [i.e. you’re less likely to over-consume].

Apparently, yogurt-cocktails aren’t a new thing in the cocktail world as professional bartenders have experimented with yogurt and booze.

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Don’t pomegranate seeds look like little jewels? I love them.

The pomegranate liqueur I used was a blend of vodka and tequila and is made with all-natural pomegranate juice. The prosecco lightens up this creamy cocktail just a bit, and because prosecco tends to have more fruit & floral aromas than champagne, it pairs well with the raspberry and pomegranate flavors happening here. Be sure to chill the pomegranate liqueur and prosecco before making this cocktail.

While this is a great beverage to try over the holidays with family and friends, it’s also perfect for a girls’ night or bachelorette party because helllloooo it’s pink! Garnish the glass with a raspberry, and you’ll be feeling extra fancy. Enjoy [responsibly] friends, and be sure to check out all of the Siggi’s® yogurt creations in the gallery below!

Raspberry Pomegranate Icelandic Martini

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Author: Karman Meyer, Dietitian at The Nutrition Adventure

Ingredients

5.3 ounces siggi's raspberry yogurt 0% milkfat
4 fluid ounces pomegranate liqueur chilled
4 fluid ounces 2% milk also works well with cashew milk
3 fluid ounces prosecco chilled
Pomegranate seeds and raspberries to garnish

Instructions

1. Combine the raspberry yogurt, pomegranate liqueur and milk in a cocktail shaker or large jar with a lid. Once lid is secure, shake container vigorously until mixture is smooth.
2. Evenly distribute mixture between three martini glasses [4 ounces per glass]. Top each glass with 1 ounce of prosecco and gently stir with a cocktail stirrer.
3. Garnish glass with a raspberry and add pomegranate seeds to cocktail if desired.