Horseradish Pomegranate Margarita

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Traditionalists will scoff, but this unusual riff on the classic margarita has plenty of bite and a touch of sweetness, making it a perfect accompaniment to rich Mexican food. You'll need to plan ahead for this cocktail as you have to soak the horseradish root in tequila for at least 24 hours, but the results are without compare. Store leftover tequila-horseradish mixture in the refrigerator.

by Pete Wells

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Servings

1 cocktail

Total time

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Calories / serving

620 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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1/3 cup fresh horseradish, peeled and choppedhorseradish
1 cup silver (blanco) tequilatequila
1/2 ounce Cointreau
3/4 ounce fresh lime juicelime-juice
1/2 ounce pomegranate juicepomegranate-juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup

Instructions (2 steps)

01In a bowl mix horseradish with tequila and let mixture sit for 24 hours. Strain through cheesecloth.
02Pour 1 1/2 ounces horseradish-infused tequila and all other ingredients into a cocktail shaker. (You will have some leftover tequila mixture.) Fill shaker with ice and shake it vigorously for 6 seconds. Add ice cubes to an Old-Fashioned glass and pour drink over them.

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