Pink Pomegranate Margarita recipe

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Festive Pink Cocktails are what every party needs! This naturally sweet Pomegranate Margarita recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to please.

pink pomegranate margaritas, garnished with lime slices + pomegranate seeds on white table

Get out those glasses and salt the rims!! It’s Cinco de Mayo, and we have the perfect Pink Drink to celebrate. We love all things Cinco de Mayo (especially our Pink Señorita Cocktails). Not only is this holiday a good excuse to drink a margarita (or two), but it also involves all kinds of Mexican food, which you'll never hear us complain about.

Ingredients

TEQUILA: use your favorite tequila (we like Patron)
TRIPLE SEC: (or any ORANGE LIQUEUR)
FRESH LIME JUICE: we prefer fresh squeezed lime juice
POMEGRANATE JUICE: we prefer fresh pomegranate, but you can use bottled pomegranate juice (like POM)
AGAVE NECTAR: for sweetness
KOSHER SALT
LIME ZEST: grate from the limes you are juicing
POMEGRANATE SEEDS (POMEGRANATE ARILS): 1 tablespoon

pink pomegranate margaritas with lime & salt rim & lime garnish on white table

Instructions

Before juicing your limes, use a zester to remove just the outer green skin and set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar. Fill shaker with ice. Place top on and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
Mix kosher salt and lime zest in a shallow dish big enough to dip the top of glass in.
Using a lime wedge, wet the rim of the glass and dip glass into salt and zest mixture.
Fill glass with ice.
Strain the margarita mixture over ice, add more lime zest and pomegranate seeds.
Garnish with lime wheel and enjoy.

What to serve with Pomegranate Margaritas

Crispy Tortilla Chips & Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Spicy Chicken Tacos
Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
Smoky Black Bean Quesadillas

two pink pomegranate margaritas garnished with slice on white table

More Tequila Cocktails

ICEBERG MARGARITA: Can't decide between a cold beer and a margarita? This cocktail combines both for one cold, refreshing sip!
BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA: Like little sips of sunshine, these cocktails combine blood orange juice, tequila and orange liqueur for a sweet & colorful drink.
PINK SEÑORITA: Not quite a margarita, this pink drink is a refreshing tequila cocktail that packs a sweet and sour punch.

FAQ

How do you get the PERFECT PINK hue of a Pink Pomegranate Margarita?

Use fresh pomegranate juice instead of bottled (it's not as dark!)

How do you get the most amount of juice from a lime?

Roll the lime on a hard surface before juicing. It brings the juice to the surface!

Can I use sugar instead of agave nectar?

Absolutely! Granulated sugar, honey, or stevia works for this recipe. Adjust the amount to suit your taste.

pink margarita in glass, garnished with lime + pomegranate seeds

Pomegranate Margarita recipe

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A festive pink drink is what every party needs! These delightfully sweet pomegranate margaritas are guaranteed to please!

Total Time: 5 mins
Yield: 1 cocktail 1x

Ingredients

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2 oz of your favorite tequila
1 oz triple sec or any orange liquor
1 ½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice
1 ½ oz fresh pomegranate juice
1 tsp agave nectar
¼ C kosher salt
1 tbsp lime zest
1 tbsp pomegranate seeds

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Instructions

Before juicing your limes, use a zester to remove just the outer green skin and set aside (to get the most juice from the limes, roll them on a hard surface before juicing).
In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, and agave nectar. Fill shaker with ice and place top on and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
Mix kosher salt and lime zest in a shallow dish big enough to dip the top of glass in.
Using a lime wedge, wet the rim of the glass and dip glass into salt and zest mixture.
Fill glass with ice and strain the margarita over ice, add more lime zest and pomegranate seeds.
Garnish with lime wheel and enjoy.