Dishes · Drinks · Margaritas & mezcal-ritas
The pomegranate margarita, tart and very red
Pomegranate came to Mexico with the Spanish, and most people there know it as the red seeds on chiles en nogada, Puebla's patriotic dish of early fall.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Margaritas & mezcal-ritas
- Vozul Margarita$18
- Frozen Margarita$18
- El Jefe$25
- Frozen Pineapple Mezcal Margarita$18
- Spicy Mango$18
- La Bichota$18
- Skinny Margarita$18
- Habanero Margarita$18
- Jalapeño Margarita$18
- Pomegranate Margarita$18
Vozul tequila, pomegranate juice, lime & simple syrup
- Mezcal Smash$18
- El Besito$18
- La Mula (Moscow Mule)$18
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
Tart before it's sweet
That history makes a pomegranate drink feel less out of place here than you'd expect. The juice is tart and a little tannic, closer to cranberry than to a sweet fruit, which makes it good in a sour drink.
Order this one if you like your margarita sharp. It's a clean match for fried food and for anything creamy on the table. Watch your shirt, because this color doesn't come out.
The menu uses pomegranate juice with Vozul tequila, lime and simple syrup, with no orange liqueur listed.
Pomegranate Margarita: questions
What does a pomegranate margarita taste like?
Tart and slightly tannic, like a margarita crossed with cranberry juice, with a sweetness that depends on how much syrup goes in.
Are pomegranates native to Mexico?
No. Spanish colonists brought them over. They now grow in central Mexico and in parts of the north.
What's in the Pomegranate Margarita at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Vozul tequila, pomegranate juice, lime & simple syrup. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the Pomegranate Margarita at Cantina Rooftop?
$18 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the Pomegranate Margarita?
It's on our drinks menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.