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Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita

A bright and herbal cocktail that combines tart pomegranate, sharp lime, and rosemary with tequila for a lighter option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rosemary-Pomegranate Syrup
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice, unsweetened Use fresh pomegranate juice if possible.
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Or use 1 tablespoon sugar + 1 tablespoon honey or a zero calorie sweetener.
  • 2 small fresh rosemary sprigs Plus extra for garnish.
For Each Drink
  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
  • 1/2 to 3/4 oz rosemary-pomegranate syrup Use to taste.
  • soda water or sparkling water Optional, to top.
  • Salt or sugar for rim Use a mix if you want less sugar.
  • Pomegranate seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Making the Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan combine pomegranate juice, water, sugar or sweetener, and two rosemary sprigs. Bring to a low boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves. Turn off heat and let cool with rosemary in the liquid for 10 minutes. Remove rosemary and strain the syrup into a jar. Chill.
Preparing the Glasses
  1. Rub a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and dip in salt or sugar as desired. Fill the glass with ice.
Mixing the Drink
  1. In a shaker, add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 to 3/4 oz rosemary-pomegranate syrup and ice. Shake well for 10 seconds.
Serving the Drink
  1. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  2. Add a splash of soda water for a lighter drink. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a few pomegranate seeds.

Notes

For a low carb and low calorie version, use a zero calorie sweetener to make the syrup. Serve this margarita in a short glass over fresh ice and pair it with high protein meals for balance.