The firing Squad INGREDIENTS3 ounces 100% agave Silver tequila (such as Patron or Herradura)1 1/2 ounces homemade grenadine3/4 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice2 dashes Angostura bittersPineapple chunks and maraschino cherry for garnish PREPARATIONCombine tequila, grenadine, lime juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with pineapple and cherry on a cocktail pick. Homemade Grenadine Homemade grenadine is a snap to make and is much tastier than anything you can buy at the store. INGREDIENTS 2 cups refrigerated pomegranate juice (such as Pom) 1 cup sugar PREPARATION Boil pomegranate juice in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 8 minutes. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Pour into small bowl; cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill.

The firing Squad

INGREDIENTS
3 ounces 100% agave Silver tequila (such as Patron or Herradura)
1 1/2 ounces homemade grenadine
3/4 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Pineapple chunks and maraschino cherry for garnish


PREPARATION
Combine tequila, grenadine, lime juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with pineapple and cherry on a cocktail pick.

Homemade Grenadine

Homemade grenadine is a snap to make and is much tastier than anything you can buy at the store.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups refrigerated pomegranate juice (such as Pom)
  • 1 cup sugar

PREPARATION

  • Boil pomegranate juice in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 8 minutes. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Pour into small bowl; cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill.

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