Pomegranate Margarita
This easy Pomegranate Margarita features the ideal balance of tequila, fresh lime juice, and sweet-tart pomegranate syrup. It mixes up in minutes and adds a beautiful seasonal twist to a classic cocktail, making it perfect for the holidays.
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Makes: 1 cocktail
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Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz pomegranate syrup (homemade with recipe below or store-bought)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz Cointreau or triple sec
- Coarse salt or sugar for rimming glass
- Pomegranate arils and lime wedges for garnish
Pomegranate Syrup
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice (like POM Wonderful)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Brush rim of glass with lime juice or simple syrup and place upside-down on a small plate of coarse salt or sugar to coat rim. Fill glass with ice.
- In an ice-filled shaker, combine tequila, pomegranate simple syrup, lime juice, and Cointreau or triple sec. Shake well and pour into prepared glass.
- Garnish drink with pomegranate arils and lime wedges if desired.
Pomegranate Syrup
- Put pomegranate juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, lower heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until mixture has thickened a bit.
- Pour syrup into a bowl or mason jar and place in fridge to cool completely before using. Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools. Syrup will stay fresh in fridge for about a month.
Notes
- If you choose to use less syrup in your drink to cut sweetness, I would add a splash of pomegranate juice to keep flavor (make sure it's 100% juice with no sugar added). You can also feel free to add more syrup if you like a sweeter margarita.
- For more detailed instructions on making pomegranate syrup, see this post.
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