POMEGRANATE MARGARITAS

Margaritas are a favorite summertime cocktail. I didn't add a simple syrup which would have made this drink too sweet. The pomegranate juice and Cointreau sweeten it up enough.

3 limes

Sugar or coarse salt (whatever you prefer)

2 oz pomegranate juice

4 oz tequila

2 oz lime juice (juice from 2 to 3 limes)

2 oz Cointreau

Cut three round slices from a lime and cut a slice into the lime circles.

Rub the rim of 2 glasses.

Grate the rest of the lime into a small plate or bowl.

Pour in sugar or coarse salt and mix with a spoon.

Dip rim of the glass into the mixture and place glasses in freezer.

In a cocktail shaker or pitcher, combine the pom, tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.

Shake or stir and pour into the chilled glasses.

Garnish with the lime circles.

Makes 2 drinks