Fiery Christmas Fiesta
A Fiery Christmas Fiesta cocktail is a festive tequila drink with a spicy kick, perfect for holiday celebrations. The cocktail features a honey jalapeno simple syrup that adds a unique flavor to the tequila and mezcal base, balanced with the tartness of pomegranate or cranberry juice. Topped with sparkling water and a rim of salted chili sugar, this cocktail offers a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, making it a standout choice for Christmas gatherings.
Fiery Christmas Fiesta
A festive tequila cocktail with a spicy honey jalapeno syrup and a hint of pomegranate or cranberry juice, perfect for the holiday season.
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 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
- Make the honey ginger syrup by boiling water, honey, ginger, and jalapeños in a pot, then let it cool.
- Combine salt, sugar, and chili powder on a shallow plate for the glass rim, then fill the glass with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, mix ginger syrup, tequila, mezcal, lemon juice, and pomegranate or cranberry juice. Add ice and shake.
- Strain the mixture into the glass filled with ice, then top it with sparkling water.
- Garnish with mint as desired and enjoy!