This post is about a pomegranate margarita.
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Nothing screams summer like a margarita & this one especially. To say we are obsessed with watching 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' this summer, is the understatement of the century. It's been a staple show in our home & we drew inspiration for these blended pomegranate margaritas from Belly's in the show!
They're tart, sweet, and beyond simple to make. We hope you love them & they become a summer staple for you too!
This post is about a pomegranate margarita.
Pomegranate Margarita Ingredients:
- 2 oz - Tequila
- 1/2 oz - Cointreau
- 1 oz - Agave syrup
- 1 oz - Fresh lime juice (~1 lime)
- 2 oz - Pomegranate juice
- Ice
- Sugar or salt for rim
Cocktail Materials:
Pomegranate Margarita Steps:
1. Add tequila, Cointreau, agave, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and ice to a blender.
2. Blend for 20-30 seconds or until smooth.
3. Run a lime around the rim of your glass then roll the rim in either salt or sugar.
4. Pour your cocktail from the blender into your margarita glass. Add a lime wheel for a garnish & enjoy!
Recipe FAQs:
How to make the margarita on the rocks instead of blended:
Add all the ingredients to a Boston shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
Is this margarita sweet?
It's not overly sweet! The pomegranate juice adds a tart flavor to balance out the sweetness.
What can you use in place of cointreau?
You can use other orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier or Triple Sec. If you don't have any orange liqueur, you can use a combination of orange juice and zest.
Do you do a salt or sugar rim?
Either works! I prefer a sugar rim for this margarita.
What do you serve a margarita in?
You serve a margarita in either a margarita glass or rocks glass.
Frozen Pomegranate Margarita
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 margarita 1x
Description
This vibrant pomegranate margarita is sweet, tart, and perfectly icy. It’s essentially a grown up slushy (without that overly-sweet flavor!) that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or warm-weather happy hours. You can make this recipe for one, or batch it for a group!
Ingredients
2 oz – tequila (blanco or reposado)
½ oz – Cointreau (or triple sec)
1 oz – agave syrup
1 oz – fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 oz – pomegranate juice
1 cup (handful) – ice
Sugar or salt, for rimming the glass
Lime wedge or wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the Margarita:
Add tequila, Cointreau, agave syrup, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and ice to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds, or until smooth and slushy. - Prep the Glass:
Run a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glass. Dip the rim in sugar or salt—your choice. - Serve:
Pour the frozen pomegranate margarita into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge. Cheers!
Notes
Recipe notes, FAQs, and substitutions can be found in the blog post above.
- Category: Cocktails
My friends and I planned a watch party for the summer I turned pretty, so we had to make belly’s famous cocktail! It was so delicious. I’ll be making it next summer too!