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Shaking the Rosemary Clementine Margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.

Pomegranate Rosemary Clementine Margaritas

  • Author: Caoimhe Byrne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • cooling time: 30minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Drinks, Cocktails, Holiday, Margarita
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired

Description

These delicious and festive margaritas are made with pomegranate juice, freshly made clementine juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and a homemade rosemary cinnamon simple syrup! Topped with a cinnamon salty sugar rim for the perfect holiday or special occasion cocktail.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Rosemary Cinnamon Simple Syrup (Makes Extra):

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs

For the Cinnamon Salty Sugar Rim:

  • 2 tablespoons coarse margarita salt (or kosher/sea salt)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 lime wedge (for rimming)

For the Fresh Clementine Juice (Makes approx. 1/2 – 3/4 cup):

  • 4 clementines, peeled

For the Margarita (per serving):

  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Fresh Clementine Juice (from recipe above)
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) pomegranate juice (100% juice recommended)
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Rosemary Cinnamon Simple Syrup (from recipe above, adjust to taste)
  • 1 ounce tequila (Blanco or Reposado, 100% agave recommended)
  • 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur like Cointreau)
  • Crushed ice (or ice cubes)

Garnishes:

  • Lime slices
  • Pomegranate arils
  • Small cinnamon sticks
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

1. Make the Rosemary Cinnamon Simple Syrup:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary sprigs.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Once boiling, remove from heat. Let the syrup steep and cool completely with the cinnamon and rosemary in it (at least 30 minutes, longer for more infusion).
  • Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the cinnamon sticks and rosemary sprigs. Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

2. Make the Cinnamon Salty Sugar Rim:

  • On a small, flat plate, combine the coarse margarita salt, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir with your fingers or a fork until evenly mixed.

3. Make the Fresh Clementine Juice:

  • Add the peeled clementines to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a cup or bowl, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.

4. Prepare the Margarita Glass:

  • Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita or coupe glass to moisten it.
  • Dip the moistened rim into the cinnamon salty sugar mixture, rotating the glass to coat the rim evenly.
  • Fill the prepared glass with crushed ice.

5. Make the Margarita:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Add the fresh lime juice, fresh clementine juice, pomegranate juice, 1 ounce of the cooled Rosemary Cinnamon Simple Syrup, tequila, and Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur) to the shaker.
  • Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker is very cold.

6. Serve:

  • Strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared, ice-filled glass.
  • Garnish with a lime slice, pomegranate arils, a small cinnamon stick, and/or a fresh rosemary sprig, if desired.
  • Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Simple Syrup: Ensure the syrup is completely cool before using in the cocktail. Adjust the amount used based on your desired sweetness.
  • Clementine Juice: Freshly blended and strained clementine juice provides the best flavor.
  • Tequila: Use a good quality 100% agave tequila.
  • Orange Liqueur: Grand Marnier adds richness; Cointreau or Triple Sec are good alternatives.
  • Storage: The simple syrup can be stored in the fridge. The cocktail is best made fresh.