Festive Cranberry Pomegranate Margarita
Make this bright red holiday margarita for a party or a single serving. It uses simple ratios and looks great with festive garnishes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1.5 oz Cranberry Juice (100% juice preferred)
- 1 oz Pomegranate Juice
- Optional: Coarse salt or sugar for rim
- Garnish: Fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils, rosemary sprig
Instructions
- If using a rim, run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass. Roll the rim in salt or sugar on a small plate.
- Combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, and pomegranate juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until the shaker is very cold.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils, and a rosemary sprig for a festive look.
- For a pitcher: Multiply all liquid ingredients by the number of servings needed. Mix in a pitcher and chill. Shake or stir individual servings with ice before serving.
Notes
- For a mocktail version, substitute the tequila and orange liqueur with 2 oz of sparkling water or non-alcoholic spirit alternative, and increase the cranberry and pomegranate juices slightly.
- Use 100% juice for the best flavor and color.
- This recipe works well for batch preparation; mix all liquids ahead of time and keep chilled. Add ice to individual glasses when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0