Pomegranate Margarita

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

• Blue
• Cadillac
• Peach
• Blood orange

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.

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Pomegranate Margarita

This tasty cocktail is full of antioxidants. Doesn't drinking it make you feel healthy or is that just me?

5 from 11 votes

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Cocktails

Keyword: cinco de mayo drink, margarita, pomegranate margarita

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 Cocktails

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

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

Equipment

cocktail shaker

measuring glass

margarita glass

Notes

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 215mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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