![]() Somedays it’s not nice to play bartender all day long. If you’re making this recipe for a crowd, I’ve got you covered! The recipe below has instructions for a pitcher of margaritas. But if you like it sweet add more simple syrup to taste. I add a little simple syrup to balance things out. The lime juice is pretty tangy and cuts the sweetness in the pomegranate juice. Pro Tip: This margarita isn’t all that sweet. It’s doesn’t add too much of a punch like a gold tequila would. While you can use a gold, reposado, or even anejo tequila if you REALLY wanted to silver is your best bet here. I like a good quality silver tequila for this pomegranate margarita recipe. Sure, there’s pomegranate margarita mix out there, but with a recipe this easy why bother?! What’s the best tequila for a pomegranate margarita? Shake until cold and strain into your glass. To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add lime juice, tequila, pomegranate juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. ![]() Carefully fill the glass with ice so you don’t knock the sugar off.Rim your cocktail glass with a lime wedge (or dip in lime juice) and then dip in the sugar.Make lime sugar by combining sugar and lime zest together with your fingertips to release the citrus oils.But I can’t leave well enough alone, so I rim the glass with lime sugar and serve it over over ice. Me, I go a more traditional route pouring this pink dream into a rocks glass. Other times it’s served frozen in a giant margarita glass. I’ve seen it served in a martini glass with no ice and a lime wheel to garnish. Between bartending and waiting tables, I can’t even count the number of time I rang this drink in. I’ve served this cocktail to friends and strangers for years. Serve this cocktail up for happy hour or make a big pitcher on game day and all your friends will rave. ![]() A little lime, some sweet and sour, a lot of tequila, and some triple sec is heaven in a glass! This margarita takes things one step further by combining the fresh flavors of the lime juice and pomegranate together for a kick butt margarita. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, or until all sugar has dissolved. To make simple syrup, simply add sugar and water at a 1:1 ratio (ex: ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water) in a saucepan over medium heat. A Pomegranate Margarita is the best way to start your weekend! The combination of lime, tequila, and pomegranate juice will make you feel like your on a gulf beach! Keep a batch on hand to sweeten tea, lemonade, or other cocktails.
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