Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita Recipe, So Cal Style

This pomegranate margarita recipe is a seasonal twist on the traditional margarita. In-season citrus fruits + rosemary simple syrup add delicious holiday cheer!

I can’t think of any better way to say Happy Holidays to all of you, my wonderful Spicy RD friends, than with a holiday cocktail party, So Cal style, complete with delicious, healthy holiday appetizers + a Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Rosemary Margarita.

Can you???

I’ll share my Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita recipe with you in a minute, but first look at all the yummy eats my So Cal food blogger friends are bringing to our holiday party…

Healthy Holiday Appetizers, So Cal Style

Top Row

Holiday Greek Feta Spread from Mary, aka California Greek Girl

Beef and Pomegranate Dolmeh  from Laura at Family Spice

Epic Roasted Pepper Salsa  from Jeanne at Jolly Tomato

Middle Row

Quinoa Salad with Squash, Beets and Arugula from Kim at Liv Life

Mache Salad w/ Avocado, Orange, Mango, & Almonds from Mimi at Mimi Avocado

Curried Lentil Sweet Potato Stacks from Stephanie at Migraine Relief Recipes

Bottom Row

Chicken Tacos w/ Queso Fresco & Fresh Cilantro  from Kim at Rustic Garden Bistro

Pear, Cranberry, Pecan Salad w/ Ambrosia Vinaigrette from Priscilla at She’s Cookin

Prosciutto Goat Cheese  w/ Figs & Arugula from Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

Of course you’ll need something fabulous to sip while you nibble on all these yummy appetizers…like a Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita!

Inspired by the fragrant and delicious citrus fruits ripening in Southern California this winter, gorgeous red ripe pomegranates, and copious amount of rosemary growing in my garden, I created this festive, and, dare I say, healthy, Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita.

If you’re not imbibing, this would be equally delicious with sparkling water in place of the tequila. Cheers!

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Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

This pomegranate margarita is a seasonal twist on the traditional margarita. In-season citrus fruits + rosemary simple syrup add delicious holiday cheer!

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 large sprigs fresh rosemary

MARGARITA

• 6 ounces tequila
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 4 tangerines peeled and juiced
• 2 lemons halved and juiced
• 2 limes halved and juiced
• 8 tbsp rosemary simple syrup {recipe above}
• ice
• 1 pomegranate cut in half and seeded, for garnish {or use pomegranate arils from the store}
• Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

• Combine water, sugar, and fresh rosemary in a pan and heat on high until boiling. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let rosemary steep for 30 minutes. Strain liquid, and store in a jar in the refrigerator, until ready to use.
• Combine tequila, juices from tangerines, lemons, and limes, and rosemary simple syrup in a cocktail shaker or jar with ice, and shake until well combined.
• Place ice in 4 margarita glasses, and divide shaken margarita mixture equally between the 4 glasses, then top off each glass with ~ 1/4 cup pomegranate juice, or until glass is full. Garnish with pomegranate arils and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Notes

Make a Mocktail! Swap tequila with sparkling water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 107g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 69.1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2.4mg

EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Course Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword margarita recipe, pomegranate margarita recipe, pomegranate recipes

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Let’s Chat!

What’s your favorite holiday appetizer to bring to a party? Are you a margarita lover? What’s the best margarita you’ve ever had, and where did you drink it?

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