Get festive Southern-style this holiday season with a ruby-red Pomegranate Margarita, which mixes together tequila with triple sec and pomegranate juice.
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Any time you encounter a drink made with tequila, you know we’ll be taking a trip to south of the border. This time, however, we’ll be bringing with us some holiday color. A pomegranate margarita is a relatively new cocktail, with most people agreeing it’s no older than 10 years.
Pomegranate margarita isn’t your typical run-of-the-mill margarita. It’s got this gorgeous ruby color and a sweet-tart taste that sets it apart from the original lime and tequila combo we all love. It is also sweeter and sharper than its tropical cousin the watermelon margarita.
Unsurprisingly, this is a popular drink to make around Christmastime, which leads me to believe Americans, frustrated by tequila’s sole association with summer, adapted this margarita for winter, with a splash of pomegranate juice for that festive look. Plus, pomegranate seeds remind some people of cranberries (I mean, they’re both red, right?), which have long been associated with the holidays.
how to make pomegranate syrup
Want to take your Pomegranate Margarita to the next level? Use the pomegranate juice as the base for pomegranate SYRUP! To make it, gently boil 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of water, and 1/3 cup of pomegranate juice until the sugar has dissolved. Then throw in some pomegranate seeds, 1 cinnamon stick, and an anise star. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it thickens slightly. Once it has cooled down sufficiently, it’s ready for mixing!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz. tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. pomegranate juice
- ice cubes
- lime wedge and salt (for the glass rim)
- pomegranate seeds (for garnish, optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into a plate of salt to create a salt rim.
- Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, pomegranate juice, and a handful of ice cubes to a shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and some pomegranate seeds.
ENJOY!
FAQs
Thanks to the tequila and triple sec, a Pomegranate Margarita will run you about 275 calories. The brands you use may impact this figure (and your figure!) so consult the nutritional information to find one that works with your diet.
Pomegranate margaritas should be served in a margarita glass. For that authentic margarita feel, apply the salted rim. To finish it off, drop a few pomegranate seeds in the drink and add a lime slice to the rim.
Any leftovers should go in an airtight container then stored in the fridge for no longer than two days.
Similar Cocktails to the Pomegranate Margarita
Classic Margarita: 2 oz. tequila, 1 oz. triple sec, 1 oz. fresh lime juice
Cadillac Margarita: 1 1/2 oz. tequila, 1 oz. Grand Marnier, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz. simple sugar
Watermelon Margarita: 2 cups watermelon cubes, 1/2 cup tequila, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 simple syrup, 1 cup ice
Spicy Margarita: 1 sliced serrano pepper, 1 1/2 oz. lime juice, 2 oz. blanco tequila, 1/2 oz. triple sec, splash of Angostura bitters
To make a mocktail version of the pomegranate margarita, just switch out the tequila and triple sec with lemonade or limeade.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. pomegranate juice
- ice cubes
- lime wedge and salt for the glass rim
- pomegranate seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into a plate of salt to create a salt rim.
- Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, pomegranate juice, and a handful of ice cubes to a shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and some pomegranate seeds.
Tips & Notes:
- Pomegranate margaritas should be served in a margarita glass (as seen in the photos).
- For that authentic margarita feel, apply the salted rim.
- To finish it off, drop a few pomegranate seeds in the drink and add a lime slice to the rim.
Nutrition Info:
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