Pomegranate Margarita

With the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and smoky this pomegranate margarita is a festive twist on the classic margarita. It's pop of bright red color makes it the perfect adult treat to sip on over the holidays!

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• Why You'll Love this Pomegranate Margarita Recipe
• Ingredients and Substitutions
• What is the best tequila for a pomegranate margarita?
• How to Make a Pomegranate Margarita
• Pomegranate Margarita Variations
• Mocktail Version
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Here are some delicious favorites to serve with this margarita:
• Recipe
• Reviews

Why You'll Love this Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

• It's naturally sweetened with real pomegranate juice and agave.
• No Triple Sec, Cointreau, or simple syrup required!
• Pairs perfectly with smoky mezcal for an elevated twist.
• Can be whipped up in under 5 minutes.
• Has a festive bright red hue.
• It has the ultimate flavor combinations of sweet, citrusy, and smokey.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Pomegranate juice - this can be found at most grocery stores near the produce or in the refrigerated juice aisle. Make sure to use 100% pomegranate juice.
• Orange juice - just a little is used to add some citrus flavor and tame down the pomegranate juice. Use fresh pulp-free OJ if you can!
• Agave - used to naturally sweeten the cocktail. Substitute with honey or maple syrup if needed.
• Mezcal - the liquor used in this cocktail which adds a touch of smokiness. Swap with tequila if desired. You can also use ginger beer or seltzer water to make it a mocktail.
• Black sea salt - this is optional but adds a touch of saltiness with every sip. Feel free to use white sea salt.

What is the best tequila for a pomegranate margarita?

There are a variety of different tequilas that can make a great margarita!

I personally love a good mezcal. If you haven't heard of it yet, take a look at my Christmas margarita recipe where I go into more detail. It's strong and smoky and pairs super well with the combination of tart and sweet.

If you want to play it safe, you can't go wrong with a silver tequila. A Reposado tequila is also a solid move. I don't recommend using gold tequila as it's very potent and better or sipping on the rocks rather than in a mixed beverage.

How to Make a Pomegranate Margarita

Step 1 : Rim your cocktail glass (optional). Place a dollop of agave on a paper towel and run it around the rim of your cocktail glass. Then dip the glass upside down into a shallow dish with sea salt.

I used black sea salt for a festive look. Because it's heavier than white sea salt, you'll need a good layer of agave to get it to stick.

Step 2 : Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add all the cocktail ingredients to a shaker with ice and vigorously shake until it's well chilled.

Step 3 : Serve and enjoy! Strain the cocktail into the salted glasses and enjoy!

Pomegranate Margarita Variations

There are so many ways to make this drink your own!

• Swap the orange juice with lemonade for a bigger citrus hit and a drink that's on the sweeter side.
• Use a blueberry pomegranate juice for more fruity flavor.
• Top the margarita off with 1 oz of seltzer water or ginger beer for a fizzy addition.

Mocktail Version

You can easily make this pomegranate margarita a mocktail by substituting the mezcal with the same amount of ginger beer or seltzer water. You can even give the drink more flavor with a favored seltzer water like grapefruit or lime.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Here are some delicious favorites to serve with this margarita:

• Teriyaki salmon bites
• Edible brownie batter
• Ricotta pasta
• Egg bites

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