Wild Berry Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

Name: Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grills WILD BERRY POMEGRANATE MARGARITA Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cups mixed wild berries (fresh or thawed frozen; e.g., raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries); 0.5 cups fresh pomegranate arils; 2 tbs granulated sugar; 2 tbs fresh lime juice; 1 tsp pomegranate molasses or concentrated pomegranate syrup (optional, for extra depth); 4 oz silver tequila; 1.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec (orange liqueur); 3 oz pomegranate juice (100% juice, not cocktail); 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) — adjust to taste; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice (additional); 2 cups ice (for shaking and serving); 1 tbs coarse salt or superfine sugar (for rimming); 1 each lime wedge (for wetting rim and garnish); 1 tbs fresh pomegranate arils (extra for garnish); 2 each small handful of whole berries (optional garnish, e.g., 2 raspberries); 1 each mint sprig (optional)

Inspired by Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill

Time35m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Macerated Berry-Pomegranate Base

1 cups mixed wild berries (fresh or thawed frozen; e.g., raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries)

1/2 cups fresh pomegranate arils

2 tbs granulated sugar

2 tbs Fresh lime juice

1 tsp pomegranate molasses or concentrated pomegranate syrup (optional, for extra depth)

Cocktail Mix

4 oz silver tequila

1 1/2 oz Cointreau or triple sec (orange liqueur)

3 oz pomegranate juice (100% juice, not cocktail)

1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) — adjust to taste

1/2 oz fresh lime juice (additional)

2 cups ice (for shaking and serving)

Garnish & Glass Prep

1 tbs coarse salt or superfine sugar (for rimming)

1 each lime wedge (for wetting rim and garnish)

1 tbs fresh pomegranate arils (extra for garnish)

2 each small handful of whole berries (optional garnish, e.g., 2 raspberries)

1 each mint sprig (optional)

Method

Macerated Berry-Pomegranate Base

Combine and macerate

In a medium bowl, add the mixed wild berries and 1/2 cup pomegranate arils. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice over the fruit. Add 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses if using. Gently toss to coat so berries release their juices.

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, stirring once or twice. This maceration softens berries and creates a jammy, tangy base that will flavor the margarita.

After maceration, press the fruit through a fine-mesh sieve using the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid and pulp as possible into a bowl. Reserve the strained solids for garnish if desired. You should end up with roughly 3–4 tablespoons of berry-pomegranate puree/juice.

Cocktail Mix

Prepare a cocktail shaker. Add the macerated berry-pomegranate puree (all extracted juice/pulp) to the shaker.

Pour in 4 oz silver tequila, 1.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec, 3 oz pomegranate juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice into the shaker with the puree.

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 to 1.5 cups) until roughly 3/4 full. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds until the shaker is cold and the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy from the fruit.

Place a fine mesh strainer over a serving vessel (or double-strain for a smoother drink). Strain the cocktail into the shaker's strainer and then into prepared serving glasses (see Glass Prep). If you prefer more texture, use a single strain so tiny seeds/pulp remain.

Garnish & Glass Prep

Prepare the glass rims: rub a lime wedge around the rim of two rocks or margarita glasses. Dip the rims into coarse salt or superfine sugar (your preference). Shake off excess.

Fill the glasses with fresh ice. Pour the strained Wild Berry Pomegranate Margarita into each glass, dividing evenly (recipe yields two generous cocktails).

Garnish each glass with a few reserved pomegranate arils, a berry or two, and a mint sprig. Optionally drop a few arils into the drink for visual appeal.

Serve immediately with a lime wedge on the side.