TREVI SHARES THE EXOTIC TASTE AND RECIPE FOR THE AT-HOME BARTENDER

LAS VEGAS (March 25, 2008) – Pomegranate is used in everything these days, from gummy bears and salsas to elaborate centerpieces and exotic cocktails. TREVI Italian Restaurant at The Forum Shops at Caesars has created the Pomegranate Cosmo, a cocktail filled with flavor and featuring the versatile pomegranate. Whether guests want to indulge in the Pomegranate Cosmo at TREVI’s trendy bar or make this recipe at home, it’s a great choice for a relaxing afternoon or a celebration.

“TREVI offers a menu of Specialty Cocktails, and the Pomegranate Cosmo is one of the most popular with guests,” said Nick Catanella, general manager and managing partner of TREVI Italian Restaurant. “The pomegranate and mandarin used in the cocktail are a great combination.”

TREVI’s Pomegranate Cosmo is ideal for an afternoon happy hour, with lunch or dinner or for an after-dinner treat. Mixing a batch of Pomegranate Cosmos at home is easy enough -- pomegranate juice is available at most supermarkets.

POMEGRANATE COSMO RECIPE

Ingredients

2 ounces Absolut Mandarin

½ ounce Triple Sec

4 ½ ounces fresh Pomegranate Juice

Fresh lime

Preparation

1. Mix Absolut Mandarin, Triple Sec and Pomegranate Juice in a chilled glass (ornate cocktail glasses are better for presentation).
2. Add the juice of a fresh lime (just a squeeze)
3. Garnish with a quarter of the lime
4. Enjoy!