Pomegranate Margaritas
This pomegranate flavored margarita is the perfect cocktail for fall evenings spent on the porch.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons hot water
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur, I use Cointreau
- lime slices and pomegranate arils for garnish
Instructions
- Stir sugar and hot water until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Pour desired amount of mixture into a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake for approximately 30 seconds.
- Run a lime slice around the rim of two margarita glasses. Pour some kosher salt onto a small plate. Dip the rims in the salt.
- Pour margarita mixture into the two glasses. Garnish with lime slices and pomegranate arils.
Notes
Triple Sec can be used instead of Cointreau.