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How Teremana Tequila makes a Red Margarita

How to make a Red Margarita cocktail

By Mark Stock Sep 26, 2025 10:49 AM

Teremana Red Margarita. — Teremana Tequila

Fall is here and with it comes a whole slew of changes and colors. If you’re like us, you’re probably slipping into moodier music, heavier clothing, and bigger drinks, like amber ale beers and whiskey cocktail recipes.

But that does not mean we leave our beloved agave spirits behind. Oh no, mezcal and tequila are far too dynamic to just stay in a single seasonal lane. Want proof? Check out some fall tequila cocktails we’ve been working with.

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While there’s distant chatter of the holidays, it’s far too early for that. We haven’t even dusted off our Halloween decorations. So let’s celebrate early fall with a colorful cocktail that matches the just-changing leaves out there.

Teremana Tequila reached out with an eye-catching recipe that’s perfect for autumn. Thanks to a splash of pomegranate, it’s a Margarita with some fall flair. Read on for the full recipe.

Red Margarita

The pinch of salt really caps off this cocktail and feel free to play around with the salt type. You know the drill, use fresh-squeezed lime.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces Teremana Reposado
1 ounce pomegranate juice
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce cinnamon syrup
Pinch of Salt
Cinnamon stick for garnish

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish.

Stay tuned to The Manual for new insights, recipes, and more. We’ve got timely features on topics like fall wine pairings and more. Enjoy the ride that is the new season.

Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since… Read Full Bio

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