Naughty but Spicy Cocktail
A festive, tequila Christmas cocktail with a honey jalapeno simple syrup!
Ingredients
Spicy Ginger Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1.5 inch fresh ginger sliced
- 1 or 2 jalapenos, sliced
Cocktail
- 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
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To make the honey ginger syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, ginger, and the jalapeños to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Let cool. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks, keep in fridge.
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On a shallow plate, combine the salt, sugar, and chili powder. Rim your glass, then fill with ice cubes.
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In a cocktail shaker, combine 2-3 tablespoons ginger syrup, the tequila, mezcal, lemon juice, and pomegranate or cranberry juice. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint as desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Salted Chili Sugar: Mix 1/4 cup sea salt, 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon chipotle or regular chili powder. Use as directed above.