Spicy Holiday Fiesta

A spicy and festive tequila cocktail with a honey-jalapeno kick, perfect for bringing some heat to your holiday celebrations. This Naughty but Spicy Cocktail is made with a flavorful honey ginger syrup, tequila, mezcal, lemon juice, and pomegranate or cranberry juice, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing finish. The combination of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors makes this cocktail a delightful and unique addition to any party or gathering.

Spicy Holiday Fiesta

A festive tequila cocktail with a honey-jalapeno kick, perfect for holiday celebrations.

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

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1.50-inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1 or 2 jalapenos, sliced
  • salted chili sugar, for rimming the glass
  • 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. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, honey, ginger, and jalapeños to a boil over high heat.
  2. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it cool to make the honey ginger syrup.
  3. Combine the salt, sugar, and chili powder on a shallow plate and rim the glass with the mixture. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2-3 tablespoons of the ginger syrup, tequila, mezcal, lemon juice, and pomegranate or cranberry juice.
  5. Add ice to the shaker and shake the mixture.
  6. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  7. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint as desired.
  8. Enjoy!