Pomegranate Margaritas

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Who says margaritas are just for summer? This pomegranate twist on a cocktail favorite is good all year long--elegant enough for the holidays and fun enough for an outdoor barbecue.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (optional)

  • 1 cup white tequila, chilled

  • 1 cup pomegranate juice, chilled

  • ½ cup lime juice, plus 1 lime wedge

  • ¼ cup Triple Sec

  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup (see Tip)

  • Ice cubes

  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish

  • Lime slices for garnish

Directions

  1. Sprinkle lime zest on a small plate and combine with salt (if using).

  2. Combine tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice, Triple Sec and simple syrup in a pitcher.

  3. Rub the rims of 6 glasses with the lime wedge and dip in the zest (or zest-salt mixture). Fill the glasses with ice and top with about 1/2 cup margarita mixture each. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and lime, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate the margarita mix (Step 2) for up to 2 days.

Tip: To make your own simple syrup: Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Let cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

156 Calories
0g Fat
14g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 156
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 0g 1%
Total Fat 0g 0%
Vitamin A 11IU 0%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Folate 2mcg 1%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 2mg 0%
Potassium 27mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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