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.

4.32 from 83 votes
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

  1. Pour sugar onto a small plate.
  2. 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.
  3. Fill the cocktail glass with ice and add a few pomegranate seeds.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, tequila, peppermint vodka, and half of the lime juice. Shake for 10 seconds.
  5. Pour the cocktail mixture over the ice in the glass.
  6. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a mint sprig.