Christmas comes early…
Okay, not really — but these bright red and green cocktails are seriously festive. How much more fun would your holiday gatherings be with a tray of these pomegranate margaritas?
Ugh. Let’s make that happen. Like five minutes ago.
I only noticed how perfectly “Christmasy” they looked while uploading photos, which is convenient because they’re great to drink now in November, through December, and anytime pomegranates are available. Even when fresh fruit isn’t handy, readily available pomegranate juice keeps these margaritas seasonally adaptable.
It’s no secret I’m obsessed with pomegranates — from sangria and glazes to chocolate cookies — I can’t get enough of those jewel-like arils. I don’t bother with the water method for removing seeds; I slice them open and work them out by hand. They’re small, bright, and somehow irresistibly cute.
These margaritas are essentially a pomegranate twist on my favorite margarita formula. I’m picky about margaritas, and this is the base I keep coming back to. It’s straightforward and reliable, with a flavor balance that really sings when you add pomegranate.
Pomegranate Margaritas
Yield:
1 margarita, easily multiplied
5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup
- coarse salt for the rim
- lime slices and pomegranate arils for garnish
Instructions
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Make simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool completely.
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Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it into coarse salt. Fill the glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, Grand Marnier, pomegranate juice, simple syrup and lime juice with ice. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
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Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice, squeeze in extra lime if desired, and garnish with pomegranate arils. Adjust sweetness as needed: when scaling the recipe for a pitcher, add simple syrup a little at a time and taste. If making large batches, bottled lime juice can save time.
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