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Pomegranates make a delicious mixer

By Alexis Korman | Special to amNewYork

Pomegranate cocktails anthos makes a pomegranate drink called the Symposia (Irvin A Kelly / November 1, 2007)

Pomegranates have long been lauded for their nutritional value and its tangy juice adds punch to any cocktail. Alas, the small amount required for a mixer provides little health benefits - but who's counting? The drinks are still delicious and in season. Here¹s where you can find them:

Anthos
36 W 52nd St, New York; 212-582-6900
Chef Michael Psilakis serves delectable, modern Greek cuisine at this midtown west eatery. Among the new cocktails created by beverage director Sid Lakhkar, the refreshing Symposia ($14) stands out, with pomegranate juice, Metaxa (a Greek brandy-like spirit), lemoncello, simple syrup and lemon juice.

Japonais NY
111 E 18th St; 212-260-2020
This Union Square area restaurant and lounge has a sleek décor with luxe mirrors and gold and red accents. Crowds of fashionable 20-somethings dine on artful Japanese fare and sushi in the dining room or sip on custom cocktails in the lounge, like the Pomegranate Cooler ($12), featuring PAMA pomegranate liqueur, sake, mathilde poire liqueur and passion fruit juice.

Flute Midtown
205 West 54th Street; 212-265-5169
This sexy midtown champagne lounge features a wide array of the bubbly, subtle lighting and plenty of flirty nooks ideal for couples. On the cocktail list, you¹ll find a delicious Sparkling Pomegranate Margarita ($12), made with Jose Cuervo, Piper Heidsieck NV champagne, PAMA pomegranate liqueur and a splash cranberry juice.

202 Restaurant
75 Ninth Ave; 646-638-1173
At Nicole Farhi¹s restaurant, located within her fashionable clothing store at the Chelsea Market, renowned mixologist and Bar Chef Stefan Trummer has created a delicious cocktail called the Belvedere Pomegranate Fizz ($14) made with pomegranate juice, Belvedere vodka, Grand Marnier, Crème de Violette, a splash of club soda and lime juicewhich will certainly put you in the mood for shopping.

Rosa Mexicano
61 Columbus Ave; 212-977-7700
The Lincoln Center location of this upscale Mexican restaurant chain serves hungry New York diners delicious made-to-order guacamole tableside, along with a host of authentic south-of-the-border dishes. At the colorful bar, enhanced with a trickling waterfall, try the restaurant¹s signature frozen Pomegranate Margarita ($10), made with pomegranate juice, tequila blanco and lime juice.