Blood Orange and Pomegranate Margarita Cocktail Recipe

tequila

🥗Healthier: agave spirit

💰Cheaper: mezcal

Mezcal offers a smoky flavor at a lower price.

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Simple syrup is more affordable and adds sweetness.

To make the simple syrup, add water, sugar, and cinnamon to a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.

Remove from the heat and cover. Steep for 5 minutes.

Remove the cinnamon stick and store the syrup in an airtight container.

To assemble the cocktail, fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add the blood orange juice, pomegranate concentrate, cinnamon simple syrup, triple sec, and tequila.

Shake until chilled and frothy, about 15 seconds.

Pour into a rocks glass over ice.

Garnish with blood orange slices and pomegranate arils to serve.

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