The Pomegranate Margarita is so good throughout winter when contemporary pomegranates are available on the market.
If pomegranates and cranberries are synonymous with the vacations then I’m fortunate; I like them each. They’re two of the issues I look most ahead to every winter; and I take advantage of them for each meals and cocktails that I like and this scrumptious Pomegranate Margarita is my newest instance. Are you able to blame me?
It’s no large shock that I like margaritas and making my very own is what had me flip the nook years in the past and begin making cocktails at residence. I would even be a little bit of a margarita snob…if being snobby is categorized by utilizing high quality merchandise and contemporary fruit for my libations.
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I realized way back, and sure I’m repeating myself right here…use an honest tequila, none of that actually low cost stuff. I additionally don’t advocate utilizing actually costly stuff both…someplace within the center is nice; I like a pleasant Reposado tequila. Fairly priced and barely aged makes it my go to. Plus as necessary? Actual orange liqueur.
Low-cost triple sec doesn’t rely. I like utilizing Patron’s Citronge however have additionally used Grand Marnier and each are good however now after I’m on the liquor retailer I attempt to discover one thing from France with a very good evaluation; the title manufacturers are pricier and I believe pointless. Simply have a look at the label; it ought to embrace the essence of orange, not simply sugar and synthetic flavors.
Begin with these two and the remainder is simple. Contemporary fruit is a should however I received’t lie, in a pinch I’ve used frozen lemonade and limeade in lieu of the contemporary citrus fruit and easy syrup. In a pinch means a blizzard is raging and I need a Pomegranate Margarita. Dangerous.
Though pomegranate arils at the moment are out there for buy with out having to hassle with seeding a pom…they’re dear and I’ve discovered the arils have a really brief shelf life within the fridge…so I don’t use them. I’ve found the simplest (learn much less messy) option to take away the arils from a pomegranate so I all the time purchase them contemporary and do the work myself. Strive my methodology for Tips on how to Seed a Pomegranate and see if it’s not value it for you too.
The Pomegranate Margarita is a beautiful cocktail with a pleasant citrus chew and I can’t deny it definitely embodies the colours of the vacations. I say that whilst I have a look at a Christmas tree that’s standing within the nook of my household room with zero ornaments on it; yikes…please don’t choose! I’ve cocktails to make and images to take!
I’ve different pomegranate and cranberry favorites too. I lately made this Spinach, Pomegranate and Prosciutto Salad and it was so divine I need one on a regular basis. I used to be served this Cranberry and Sage home particular ‘winter’ cocktail just a few years in the past at a favourite restaurant and it stays a favourite, and I’m dying to do this David Lebovitz recipe that makes use of cranberry sauce in a glaze for meatballs. It feels good understanding I’m not alone!
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Pomegranate Margarita
Lovely and scrumptious; the Pomegranate Margarita is an ideal vacation cocktail.
To Rim the Glasses
- margarita/sugar mixture for rimming We mix equal elements coarse salt and sugar
For the Margarita
- 1 ½ ounces tequila
- 2 ounces pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 1 ounce contemporary lime juice
- 1 ounce contemporary lemon juice
- 1 ½ ounces easy syrup equal elements water and sugar, dropped at a boil till sugar dissolves and cooled earlier than utilizing
Garnish
- Lime sections and pomegranate arils
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Rim the sting of your glass with a lime wedge and dip within the salt/sugar combination. Fill the glass with ice.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour tequila, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, lime and lemon juices and easy syrup in shaker. Shake onerous 12-15 instances after which pour combination into the ready glass.
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Garnish with lime slices and pomegranate arils.
For the rim, I like to mix salt and sugar; preferring to make use of each kosher salt and cake adorning sugars; they’ve obtained a much bigger crystal so not solely look prettier however have a pleasant mouth really feel too!
Diet Details
Pomegranate Margarita
Quantity per Serving
% Each day Worth*
* % Each day Values are based mostly on a 2000 calorie eating regimen.
