Vanilla Pomegranate Margarita

PHOTOS + VIDEO BY MARIA MIGUEL + BIBIANA NUNES

I love margaritas, but they can sometimes feel like warm weather drinks. With this version, I’m highlighting some winter produce and adding a touch of vanilla, so it feels super holiday worthy!

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part 1

vanilla simple syrup:

• (enough for 5-6 margaritas)

• ½ cup water

• ½ cup agave

• 1½ ts vanilla bean paste

1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk to combine.

2. Heat on medium until steam rises, just under a simmer.

3. Chill.

part 2

for 1 Margarita

• 2 oz pomegranate juice

• ½ oz orange juice

• ½ oz lime juice 

• 2 oz Tequila

• 1 ½ oz vanilla syrup

1. Add juices, tequila, and syrup to a cocktail shaker.

2. Fill with ice and shake until the shaker frosts over.

3. Pour into a serving glass filled with ice cubes with pomegranate arils frozen inside.

*Note: Shaking in the shaker adds some water to the cocktail - and we want that! So, if you plan to multiply this recipe to make a whole batch, be sure to add ice to your punch bowl and allow some time to melt or add some water and taste to make sure the components are balanced.
Adapted from A Calculated Whisk

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