Pomegranate Fiesta Margarita
This festive Pomegranate Mezcal Christmas Margarita is the perfect drink to celebrate the holidays with a Mexican twist. The smoky flavor of mezcal tequila, combined with the tangy and sweet notes of pomegranate and citrus, creates a refreshing and visually stunning cocktail. Rimmed with sugar and garnished with pomegranate seeds and lime slices, this margarita is a delightful addition to any holiday gathering.
Pomegranate Fiesta Margarita
A festive and refreshing margarita with mezcal tequila, pomegranate, and citrus flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Ingredients
- 3 oz Mezcal tequila
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of half a lemon
- 4 tbsp Pomegranate simple syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar, for rimming glass
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until slightly thickened. Allow to cool, then strain into an airtight container, discarding the pomegranate seeds.
- In a shaker, combine 3 oz Mezcal, the juice of 1 lime, the juice of half a lemon, and 4 tbsp pomegranate simple syrup. Shake well.
- Wet the rim of a glass and dip it in sugar to coat the rim. Fill the glass with ice and pour the margarita over the ice.
- Garnish with sliced lime and pomegranate seeds, and enjoy!