Pomegranate Margarita (Homemade Grenadine Margarita)
This pomegranate margarita recipe takes your cocktail game next level with fresh pomegranate juice and homemade grenadine syrup. Made with premium 100% agave tequila, this sophisticated grenadine margarita delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Skip the artificial mixers - this pomegranate margarita uses only fresh, high-quality ingredients for a cocktail that's way better than basic.
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Equipment
- 1 cocktail strainer
- 1 cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces silver tequila 100% agave recommended
- ¾ ounce lime juice Fresh squeezed
- ¾ ounce pomegranate juice Fresh or high-quality bottled
- ¾ ounce pomegranate syrup
- ¼ ounce Cointreau Orange liqueur
- 3 drops saline solution Optional but recommended
- dehydrated lime wheels for garnish
- lime salt for garnish
Instructions
- Garnish glassware. If garnishing glass, use a pastry brush to brush a portion of the glass rim with lime juice or pomegranate syrup. Gently press the rim into a small dish of coarse salt, then allow the glass to set while preparing the drink.
- Prep shaker. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add ingredients. Add silver tequila, fresh lime juice, pomegranate juice, pomegranate syrup, and Cointreau to the shaker.1.5 ounces silver tequila, 3/4 ounce lime juice, 3/4 ounce pomegranate juice, 3/4 ounce pomegranate syrup, 1/4 ounce Cointreau
- Balance with saline solution. Add 3 drops of saline solution if using.3 drops saline solution
- Shake to combine. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with a lime wheel or pomegranate seeds if desired.
Notes
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- too sour or bitter - Fresh citrus juice can be pretty acidic, so if your cocktail has a bit of a bite, try adding one to three drops more of saline solution to balance flavors out
- weak pomegranate flavor - Using both fresh pomegranate juice and homemade pomegranate syrup creates a deeper, more complex flavor than using just one or the other.
♻️ customize your margaritas
- store-bought pomegranate juice - if you can’t find fresh pomegranates and still wanna make this drink, it’s totally possible! Just make sure to use high-quality pomegranate juice that ONLY has pomegranate as the single ingredient. Store-bought juices are also normally made from concentrate, so the color of your margarita might be darker.
- orange liqueur alternatives - you can substitute with Grand Marnier or triple sec for Cointreau. Each brings a slightly different orange note, but they'll all work well in the recipe. You can also add in a splash of home-infused pomegranate cordial, too!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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