Spicy Holiday Fiesta

A tantalizing tequila cocktail with a kick of jalapeno and a sweet touch of honey ginger syrup. This holiday drink is a perfect blend of festive flavors, bringing the heat and the sweetness together in one shaker.

Spicy Holiday Fiesta

A tequila-based cocktail with jalapeno, honey ginger syrup, and a hint of pomegranate or cranberry juice, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing and spicy holiday drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1.50 inches fresh ginger slices
  • 1 or 2 jalapenos, sliced
  • Salted chili sugar for the rim
  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz mezcal
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate or cranberry juice
  • Sparkling water to top up

Instructions

  1. Prepare the honey ginger syrup by boiling water, honey, ginger, and jalapenos in a pot.
  2. Combine salt, sugar, and chili powder on a plate and rim the glass with it, then fill with ice cubes.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, mix ginger syrup, tequila, mezcal, lemon juice, and pomegranate or cranberry juice.
  4. Add ice, shake, and strain into the rimmed glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint. Enjoy!