Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita Recipe, So Cal Style (2024)

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 co*cktail party, So Cal style, complete with delicious, healthy holidayappetizers + 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 Stacksfrom 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 Asparagus Rolls

Of course, you’ll need something fabulous to sip while you nibble on all these yummy appetizers…like aTriple 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!

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!

4.80 from 5 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes 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

See Also

Greek Chicken Salad Recipe {Paleo, Whole30 Compliant}

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 co*cktail 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: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg

EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Course co*cktails, Drinks

Cuisine Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword margarita recipe, pomegranate margarita recipe, pomegranate recipes

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See Also

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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?