Peppermint Pomegranate Margarita
This Peppermint Pomegranate Margarita is a festive twist on the classic margarita, with the refreshing flavors of pomegranate and a hint of peppermint. It's a perfect holiday cocktail that will impress your guests with its vibrant color and delicious taste.
Peppermint Pomegranate Margarita
A festive twist on the classic margarita with pomegranate and a hint of peppermint.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Ingredients
- 1 Lime wedge
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 1/2 oz. silver tequila
- 1/2 oz. peppermint twist Smirnoff
- 1/2 oz. lime juice (divided)
- Pomegranate seeds
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 cup ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Pour sugar onto a small plate.
- Run the lime wedge along the rim of a cocktail glass, then twist the rim in the pile of sugar to coat with lime juice.
- Fill the cocktail glass with ice and add a few pomegranate seeds.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, tequila, peppermint vodka, and half of the lime juice. Shake for 10 seconds.
- Pour the cocktail mixture over the ice in the glass.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a mint sprig.