Pomegranate Margaritas
These pomegranate margaritas are a lovely seasonal twist on a traditional margarita and are perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
For Drink
- 4 ounces (½ cup) 100% pomegranate juice (unsweetened)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lime juice, from one lime
- 1½ ounces (3 tablespoons or 1 shot) Tequila
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau
For Serving
- Lime wedges
- Coarse salt
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place coarse salt on a small plate. Rub rim of glass with lime wedge and dip in coarse salt if desired. Add ice cubes to glass if using.
- Combine drink ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add some ice and shake vigorously, then strain into prepared glass. Garnish rim with lime wedge.
- Note: If you want to prepare a pitcher instead of making individual cocktails, simply adjust the quantities for the number of drinks you need. Mix the pomegranate juice, tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice in a pitcher, keep cool, then pour into prepared glasses over ice when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 drink
- Calories: 199
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.