Description
This Pomegranate Margarita is a refreshing, tangy cocktail with the perfect balance of sweet pomegranate juice, zesty lime, smooth tequila, and a splash of orange liqueur. It’s the ultimate festive drink for parties, summer nights, or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge and pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Rim the edge of a margarita glass with lime juice and dip into salt or sugar (if desired). Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a few pomegranate seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a frozen version, blend ingredients with 1 cup of ice instead of shaking.
- Use mezcal instead of tequila for a smoky twist.
- Make a pitcher by multiplying ingredients by 6 and mixing in a large jug.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg