Spicy Holiday Fiesta

A festive and spicy tequila Christmas cocktail with a hint of heat from the honey jalapeno syrup. The Naughty but Spicy Cocktail combines the smokiness of mezcal with the sweetness of pomegranate or cranberry juice, creating a balanced and intriguing flavor profile. This cocktail is perfect for adding a little heat to your holiday celebrations.

Spicy Holiday Fiesta

A festive tequila cocktail with a honey jalapeno syrup and a hint of smoky mezcal.

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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, sliced
  • 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. To make the honey ginger syrup, bring water, honey, ginger, and jalapenos to a boil and let cool.
  2. Combine salt, sugar, and chili powder on a plate and rim the glass, then fill with ice.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine ginger syrup, tequila, mezcal, lemon juice, and pomegranate or cranberry juice. Add ice and shake.
  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water.
  5. Garnish with mint as desired and enjoy!