Description
A festive twist on the classic margarita, combining pomegranate juice and warm spices for a cozy holiday drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 2.5 oz Pomegranate juice
- 2 oz Orange juice
- 0.5 oz Orange liqueur
- 1 tbsp Honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp Ground ginger
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- Ginger beer (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by running a slice of tangerine or orange around the rim.
- Dip the rim into a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- If desired, top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
For a vegan-friendly version, substitute honey with agave syrup. Use fresh-squeezed juices for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican