Shared by Tannaz Sassooni
Shared by Tannaz Sassooni
Pomegranate-Lime Tequila Spritzer
Yield: 4 servings, easily doubledTime: 5 minutes
Pomegranate-Lime Tequila Spritzer
Yield: 4 servings, easily doubledTime: 5 minutesFamily Journey
Shiraz, Iran
Los Angeles
When Tannaz Sassooni’s family gathers for Thanksgiving, they make a big pitcher of this festive spritzer. Simple and refreshing, the tart pomegranate and lime make this the perfect aperitif to serve to your guests before sitting down for dinner. Use a good quality sparkling water for best results.
Read more about Tannaz Sassooni and her family in “How One Iranian Jewish Family Makes Thanksgiving Dinner Their Own” and try her recipes for roast turkey with saffron and quince, cranberry almond tahdig, and sabzi.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups pomegranate juice
- 2 large limes, juiced
- 6 oz. white tequila
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Pomegranate seeds and lime wedges, for serving
Preparation
Step 1
Add the pomegranate juice, lime juice, and tequila to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, then divide and pour into 4 glasses. Top each glass with ¼ cup of sparkling water. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and lime wedges. Serve.
