Spicy Skinny Pomegranate Margarita Mocktail

by Krista Wegner

April 28, 2025 • 0 comments

We’ve got margaritas on our minds with Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching, but sometimes we are looking for the taste and good vibes of a margarita without the alcohol. This easy virgin margarita recipe is the perfect mocktail version of a spicy margarita, enhanced with pomegranate juice, lime and some aromatic bitters that guarantee you won’t miss the tequila in this drink. Try this margarita mocktail recipe at your Cinco de Mayo party, Taco Tuesday dinner, or any time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing margarita without the alcohol.

Pomegranate Margarita Mocktail Recipe

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• Author: Michelle Dudash, RDN
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes

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Description

You won’t miss the alcohol in this virgin spicy margarita recipe – the spicy jalapenos and aromatic bitters are the perfect addition to pomegranate juice. Easy and delicious!

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Ingredients

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2–3 slices jalapeno (or omit for a mild margarita)
4 ounces 100% pomegranate juice
Juice of 1/2 lime
2–3 drops aromatic bitters
2–4 ounces flavored sparkling water, like blood orange or grapefruit flavor

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Instructions

If you wish to rim the glass with a cocktail rim salt, do so now.

Muddle the jalapeño in a pint glass or cocktail shaker. (*Add the agave now, too, if you
will be using it.) Pour in the pomegranate and lime juices and bitters. Fill with crushed
ice. Cover and shake.

Pour contents of shaker and sparkling water into the glass at the same time.

Optional add-ons:
For added sweetness, muddle the jalapenos with agave nectar, to taste.
For a flavorful and decorative garnish, rim the glass first with cocktail rimming salt
before pouring in the cocktail.

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