Pomegranate Margaritas

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• If possible use tequila labeled plata or silver, to balance the tart flavors of pomegranate and lime juices.
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. hot water
• 1 1/2 c. pomegranate juice
• 3/4 c. tequila
• 1/2 c. fresh lime juice, (about 6 limes)
• 1/4 c. orange liqueur, (such as Triple Sec)
• Garnishes: orange and lime slices

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together sugar and hot water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in pomegranate juice and next 3 ingredients.

2. Pour desired amoutn of pomegranate juice mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Cover with lid, and shake 30 seconds or until thoroughly chilled. Remove lid, and strain into chilled cocktail glasses. Repeat procedure with remaining pomegranate mixture. Garnish, if desired.