One of the things I love about this pomegranate margarita is the fresh, clean taste. Also it’s a pretty cocktail and fun to serve at parties.
Margaritas are the bomb. There is something about the combination of tequila with sweet and sour that is just so darn good!
Add to that winning combination any kind of natural flavor like pomegranate juice, for example, and your taste buds will be feeling festive!
I like both a plain margarita and a well made fruit one.
Sometimes in the same evening!
The great thing about this pomegranate margarita, other than its being so delicious, is that pomegranate juice is chockfull of antioxidants! So, did you know that you are doing your body a favor by consuming this margarita?
Well, you are!
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Helpful tips
- Use the BEST ingredients you can afford because, in general, premium ingredients equal a more delicious drink.
- However, when mixing spirits and strong flavors, including juices like pomegranate juice, you are less likely to discern a difference, so mid-level would be fine in this recipe.
- I recommend you make your own sweet and sour mix because it’s so easy and it’s inexpensive.
- Also make your own simple syrup – combine 1 cup white sugar with 1 cup water and boil on the stove for 5 minutes. Let cool fully before using in a cocktail.
- I prefer my sour mix in a 2:1 ratio, so two parts sour to one part sweet. Start there and if you decide you want it sweeter, add more simple syrup one teaspoon at a time, tasting as you go.
- I don’t usually salt the rim of the glass for my fruit margaritas but feel free to do so if you like.
How to mix the pomegranate margarita
Pre-step
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Get a measuring glass and two margarita glasses. I like to use various shaped glasses to showcase how the cocktail looks in the different glasses.
Cut either lime wheels or wedges for garnish. Or one of each as I did.
Once you measure out each ingredient, pour it into the shaker.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – tequila, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, lime and simple syrup. (A)
Step two
Measure 4 ounces of tequila. (B)
Step three
Measure 2 ounces of Cointreau. (C)
Step four
Measure 2 ounces of fresh lime juice. (D)
Step five
Measure 6 ounces of pomegranate juice. (E)
Step six
Measure 1 ounce of simple syrup. (F)
Step seven
Cap shaker and shake for at least 15 seconds.
Step eight
Fill the two glasses with fresh ice.
Divide and strain the liquid between the two glasses. Either float the lime wheel or squeeze a lime wedge in the margarita.
Let’s look the vertical view.
I have been taking photos of a few of my cocktails with both a light and dark background. I think I still like my dark background better. What say you?
This most photogenic of cocktails looks delicious from every angle.
And the flavor is just as vibrant as the colors.
I hope you enjoyed this pomegranate margarita recipe.
Other popular margaritas
And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.
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Pomegranate Margarita
Ingredients
- 4 ounces tequila I use Patrón Silver
- 2 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
- 2 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 6 ounces pomegranate juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
Garnish
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- Fill cocktail shaker ½ way with ice
- Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, pomegranate juice and simple syrup
- Cap shaker and shake for 10 seconds
- Fill glassware with ice and divide liquid between the two glasses
- Float lime wheel in one glass and squeeze the wedge in the other
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
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- Use the BEST ingredients you can afford because, in general, premium ingredients equal a more delicious drink.
- However, when mixing spirits and strong flavors, including juices like pomegranate juice, you are less likely to discern a difference, so mid-level would be fine in this recipe.
- I recommend you make your own sweet and sour mix because it’s so easy and it’s inexpensive.
- Also make your own simple syrup – combine 1 cup white sugar with 1 cup water and boil on the stove for 5 minutes. Let cool fully before using in a cocktail.
- I prefer my sour mix in a 2:1 ratio, so two parts sour to one part sweet. Start there and if you decide you want it sweeter, add more simple syrup one teaspoon at a time, tasting as you go.
- I don’t usually salt the rim of the glass for my fruit margaritas but feel free to do so if you like.
Luci's Morsels
This is definitely pretty and it looks so refreshing too! Yummy!
Elaine
Thank you Luci! Happy Friday!
Amanda
The color of this is so vibrant! I like Patron tequila, too! This is perfect for the warmer weather we are having.
Elaine
Yipee for Patron!! Thanks Amanda
Kim Beaulieu
This is truly stunning. I love pomegranate drinks. I giggled over your comment about liking both the plain and fruit drink in the same evening. lol
Elaine
Thanks Kim! 😉
Oriana @Mommy's Home Cooking
What a perfect cocktail to usher in the weekend. This flavor combination sounds amazing: my pitcher is out and waiting for 5 o’clock!
Elaine
Hehe! Oriana, thanks, and it’s 5:00 somewhere!
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
I also love pomegranate juice for their antioxidants and other health bennies—when I can also have it with alcohol? Well, that’s just the bee’s knees. I’m SURE that it’s practically health food. Er, drink.
Elaine
Haha. Thanks Michelle!
Christopher
So pretty and delicious looking!
Elaine
Thanks Christopher!
Debra
That cocktail is beautiful Elaine and sounds so unique and delicious. I really enjoy tequila and with the Cointreau and pomegranate juice it can’t help but be a winner!
Elaine
Thanks so much Debra! It’s one of my favorites!
Nart at Cooking with Nart
This drink looks so pretty and refreshing! I grow pomegranate at home so I can totally make this and I will!
Elaine
Ooo, I’m jealous of your home grown pomegranates. How FUN! Cheers Nart and thanks for your comment!
stephanie
Such a pretty drink, and sooo yummy! The perfect adult beverage.
Elaine
Thank you Stephanie. It’s one of my favorite margaritas!
Biana
It looks so good! I love everything with pomegranate.
Elaine
Me too! Thanks Biana!
Nicole
This sounds like exactly what I need right now! Yum!!!
Elaine
Thanks Nicole! Cheers!
Rebecca
what a gorgeous drink! pomegranate juice is such a great flavor addition
Elaine
Thank you Rebecca! I love the color and the flavor of the juice!
Nikki
This recipe is perfection. And that color!! 😍
Elaine
Thanks Nikki! I appreciate it.
Fran
Hi Elaine,
I’m in So Cal with strict Pandemic rules. No where to go, nothing to do. My Dad has a Pomegranate and a lime tree busting with fruit. With no where to do and nothing to do I made my own pomegranate juice and squeezed my own lime juice and made my own lime simple syrup. Your recipe is the best. So fresh and delicious.
THANK YOU!!
Elaine
How fun!I’ve never seen a pomegranate tree. When I lived in California – (Sacramento) We had an orange tree and our neighbors had a grapefruit tree. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank YOU for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe. I so appreciate it Fran. 🙂