Pomegranate Margarita

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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!

Pomegranate margarita in a tall glass with black sea salt on a platter.
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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

Ingredients for pomegranate margarita on a gold platter.
  • 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.

Pomegranate margarita with black sea salt on the rim.

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!

Pink pomegranate margarita in a tall glass with black salt on the rim.

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.

Pomegranate margarita in a tall glass with black flaky sea salt rim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pomegranate good for cocktails?

Yes! Pomegranate has the perfect amount of tart yet sweet flavors making it great as a cocktail mix.

What does pomegranate mix well with?

Due to it's tart and sweet flavors, pomegranate pairs well with many things from citrus, to strong spices, to ginger.

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Pomegranate margarita in a tall glass with black sea salt on a platter.

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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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 179kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1 ½ oz orange juice
  • 1 ½ oz mezcal - see notes for mocktail version
  • 1 teaspoon agave - plus more for the salt rim, optional
  • sea salt - for rim, optional (I used black but white will work too)

Instructions

  • If rimming your glass, add a dollop of agave to a paper towel and run it along the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip the glass upside down into a shallow dish with sea salt.
    sea salt, 1 teaspoon agave
  • Add the pomegranate juice, orange juice, mezcal, and agave to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
    2 oz pomegranate juice, 1 ½ oz orange juice, 1 ½ oz mezcal, 1 teaspoon agave
  • Strain the cocktail into the glass and enjoy!

Notes

Mocktail : Swap the mezcal with the same amount of ginger beer or seltzer water to make this a virgin pomegranate margarita.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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