Recipe: Pomegranate Margaritas
Description: I serve these in a pitcher for parties. I enjoy how pretty the drink is!
Ingredients: [{"text": "1 cup sugar"}, {"text": "1 habanero chile pepper"}, {"text": "2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes), plus wedges for garnish"}, {"text": "1/2 cup silver tequila"}, {"text": "1/4 cup triple sec"}, {"text": "1/2 cup pomegranate juice"}]
Instructions: Make the habanero syrup: Place the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Poke holes in the habanero and add to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Refrigerate until cold; remove the habanero. (You will have extra syrup; store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
Make the margaritas: Pour the lime juice, tequila, triple sec, pomegranate juice and 1/2 cup habanero syrup into a small pitcher filled with ice and stir well. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime wedges.
