Pomegranate Margarita

5 (4 ratings)

2

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

In the mood for a cup of holly jolly? Well, you’re in luck. This Pomegranate Margarita is a Christmas miracle.

Pomegranate Margarita with Pomegranate seeds     

The combination of pomegranate juice and freshly squeezed orange juice shaken with a couple of fragrant cloves, agave nectar, and tequila is beyond magical.

Pomegranate Margarita poured in a glass

Shake well, and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice sprinkled with ruby red pomegranate arils, and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary or elegant orange peel twist for all the flavors of the season in one beautiful drink.

El Mayor Tequila Cristalino is essentially añejo, or aged, tequila that has been filtered to remove the color it picks up as it spends time in the barrel. It is filtered to extract the color, so that it becomes nearly clear again.

Pomegranate Margarita with tequila in front of Christmas tree

The result, is the most beautiful shade of pomegranate red. This tequila has the complexity and character of an añejo with the crisp, bright notes of a blanco.

El Mayor Tequila Cristalino has herbaceous notes and a fruity agave flavor but with the complexity and smooth caramel sweetness of an aged spirit. It’s the perfect tequila for this margarita.

close up of Pomegranate Margarita and Cristalino tequila

Not sure how to deseed a pomegranate? Please watch this video.

Pomegranate Margarita with crushed ice

More Mexican Christmas drinks

Download my free eBook!
Don't miss out! Fill out the form to download this must-have collection of comforting recipes—perfect for bringing warmth and flavor to your cocina!
Christmas Pomegranate Margarita served in two glasses
5 (4 ratings)

Pomegranate Margarita

Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 drinks
Prep: 5 minutes
The combination of pomegranate juice and freshly squeezed orange juice shaken with a couple of fragrant cloves, agave nectar, and tequila is beyond magical. 
Email this Recipe
Enter your email, and I’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox! Plus, you’ll get subscribed to my newsletter for more delicious updates.

Ingredients 

  • 4 ounces El Mayor Tequila Cristalino
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, (recommend POM Wonderful)
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 2 cloves
  • Pomegranate arils for garnish
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • Orange peel twist

Instructions 

  • Fill glasses with crushed ice. 
  • In a cocktail shaker with ice place the tequila, pomegranate juice, orange juice, agave nectar, and 2 cloves. 
  • Shake well, and strain into glasses filled with crushed ice sprinkled with ruby red pomegranate arils, and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary or elegant orange peel twist for all the flavors of the season in one beautiful drink.

Notes

Serve chilled. You can add a salt rim, if you want! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 33mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Tried this recipe?Mention @muybuenocooking or tag #muybuenocooking!

Photography by Jenna Sparks 

 

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




2 Comments

  1. Laura Abel says:

    Hi!  Love your glasses. May I ask where you got them?  Thank you!

  2. Elva Araiza says:

    For 19years my family gathers to make  tamales for Christmas Eve dinner. Everyone has a recipe with different variations… we have attempted them all – it’s always been a hit or miss until I found your recipe. I made both the masa and Maseca.  The flavor of the masa & maseca was a amazing- a huge success…

    Thank for sharing your family’s recipes.
     I just purchased you book.