Pomegranate & Mint Margarita Recipe

May 3, 2012 12:01 pm

A margarita from India? Why, yes!

By Gautam Shah of Falaknuma Palace

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Let this pomegranate and mint margarita transport you to the exquisite Falaknuma Palace.

Bartender Gautam Shah, of the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad, India, bases all of his cocktails around the abundant seasonal fruit and herbs that are harvested on the estate. Thanks to the temperate weather, pomegranates and mint are readily available to add fresh flavor to your cocktail of choice. This margarita is perfect for sipping on the lavish terraces of Falaknuma Palace, but it'll taste just as good in your own home.

Ingredients

2 pomegranates

4 ounces additional pomegranate juice

10 sprigs mint

2 ounces tequila

1 ounce lemon

1/2 ounce simple syrup

Directions:

Hand squeeze the pomegranates into a tall shaker glass, allowing the seeds and pulp to collect along with the juice.
Twist and lightly bruise the mint and add it to the juice.
Add a shot of tequila, a couple shots of additional pomegranate juice, a squeeze of lemon and a half shot of simple syrup. Shake well with ice.
Pour into a tall glass, unstrained with ice. Garnish with additional mint.

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

5 minutes

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