Name: Pomegranate Margaritas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lime zest; 1 tablespoon kosher salt (optional); 1 cup white tequila, chilled; 1 cup pomegranate juice, chilled; 0.5 cup lime juice, plus 1 lime wedge; 0.25 cup Triple Sec; 2 tablespoons simple syrup (see Tip); Ice cubes; Pomegranate seeds for garnish; Lime slices for garnish

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.

Devon O'Brien

Updated on June 22, 2017

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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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

Sprinkle lime zest on a small plate and combine with salt (if using).
Combine tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice, Triple Sec and simple syrup in a pitcher.
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.