Whip up a batch of pomegranate margaritas to greet guests during the holidays. I guarantee everyone will have more fun, sooner!
POM makes fabulous pomegranate juice that’s pretty widely available. To delight anyone who doesn’t care for a margarita (or is underage), serve it plain or mixed some freshly-squeezed lime juice over ice.
POM Pomegranate Margaritas for 4
Adapted from Southern Living‘s Pomegranate Margaritas
What I Changed (Reflected Here) and Why: Omitted the simple syrup because I hate cocktails that are overly sweet and because making simple syrup seemed like extra work; Maintained liquidity by shaking with ice a bit longer; Rubbed cocktail glass rims with salt.
1 1/2 cups POM pomegranate juice
3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec)
Ice cubes
1. Combine pomegranate juice with next 3 ingredients in a pitcher. (This can be done ahead of time.)
2. Rub the rims of 4 cocktail glasses with a wedge of lime and, one at a time, tip upside down into a plate with a shallow level of salt. Twist cocktail glass until coated, then stand upright.
3. Just before serving, pour desired amount of pomegranate juice mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Cover with lid, and shake 45 seconds.
4. Remove lid, and strain into chilled cocktail glasses. Repeat procedure with remaining pomegranate mixture.
Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You know, if you’re expecting a crowd.
