Description
A delightful twist on the classic margarita, this Pomegranate Margarita is a refreshing and tangy cocktail perfect for any occasion. The combination of tequila, pomegranate juice, and fresh lime creates a vibrant and flavorful drink that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pomegranate Margarita:
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces pomegranate juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ice
- lime wedge and coarse salt or sugar (for rimming glass)
- pomegranate seeds and lime slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip the rim in coarse salt or sugar. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lime slice if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice until smooth.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
