Thirsty Thursday ~ Pomegranate Margaritas

The holidays are approaching like a freight train!  It's time to slow down and remember what this time of year is all about....  What better way than with a yummy cocktail?


Pomegranate Margaritas

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food & Wine.

Ingredients:


1 3/4 cups chilled pomegranate juice 
Kosher salt 
1 1/2 cups silver tequila 
1 cup triple sec 
2/3 cup fresh lime juice 
Ice cubes 
8 lime wheels, for garnish 

Directions:

1. Pour 1/4 cup of the pomegranate juice into a saucer; spread kosher salt in another saucer. Moisten the outer edge of 8 margarita glasses with the pomegranate juice, then coat with the salt.
2. In a pitcher, stir the remaining 1 1/2 cups of pomegranate juice, the tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Working in batches, shake the mixture in a large ice-filled shaker, then strain into the glasses. Garnish each margarita with a lime wheel and serve.

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Alexis