Not just delicious with the flavors of Tequila, Orange Juice and Pomegranate (or Cranberry), this Tequila Sunrise Margarita is beautiful too!

Ingredients

For the Grenadine (Pomegranate Simple Syrup):

• 2 cups pomegranate juice (or cranberry)
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

For the Rim

• 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar

For the Tequila Sunrise Margarita:

• 4 ounces Tequila blanco
• 3 ounces orange juice
• 2 ounces lime juice
• 2 ounces orange liqueur
• 2 ounces Grenadine

For Garnish:

• 2 orange wedges

Instructions

To Make the Grenadine

1. Put the pomegranate (or cranberry juice) into a medium pan and heat over medium high heat until reduced by half and you have one cup of liquid.
2. Add the sugar and continue simmering until it is completed combined.
3. Remove from heat and cool completely.
4. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

To Make the Cocktail

1. Combine the Kosher salt and sugar and put on a plate.
2. Using an orange wedge, rub the edge of the glasses then turn them upside down and dip the rims in the sugar/salt combo.
3. Fill the glasses with ice cubes and set aside.
4. Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until cold.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses.
6. Using a small pitcher or a spoon, drizzle the grenadine at the inside edge of the glasses; it should fall to the floor of the glass.
7. Using a knife or straw, mix the grenadine very lightly at the bottom of the glass.
8. Garnish each glass with an orange wedge and drizzle additional grenadine over the top of the cocktail right before serving.

Vitamix Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 6 ounces (180 ml) tequila
• 2 fluidounces (60 ml) Grand Marnier
• 1 Large orange, peeled, halved
• 1 lime, peeled
• 1 lemon, peeled, halved
• 6 Tablespoons (75 g) granulated sugar
• 6 cups (600 g) ice cubes

Procedure

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 45 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
5. Pour into salt-rimmed margarita glasses.

Cook’s Notes

• Citrus can be prepped and frozen the day before