Pomegranate Margarita
Elevate your cocktail game with this vibrant and refreshing Pomegranate Margarita! Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe combines tangy pomegranate juice, smooth tequila, zesty fresh lime juice, and a hint of orange liqueur for the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Customize your sweetness level with a touch of simple syrup, and rim your glass with coarse salt or sugar for an added flair. Garnished with jewel-like pomegranate seeds and a lime wedge, this drink is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, holidays, or a casual night in. Explore this festive twist on a classic margarita and sip your way into cocktail perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 1 ounce Orange liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounce Simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Coarse salt or sugar (for rimming the glass)
- 1 piece Lime wedge
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim. Dip the rim into a plate with coarse salt or sugar to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).
Add ice cubes to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (if desired). Strain the contents of the shaker into the glass.
Garnish the margarita with pomegranate seeds and a lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9767 mg | 425% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
