Description
A festive cocktail blending warm spices and vibrant flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila (Patron silver recommended)
- 2.5 oz Pomegranate juice
- 2 oz Orange juice
- 0.5 oz Orange liqueur (e.g. Cointreau)
- 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
- Run a slice of tangerine or orange around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into a cinnamon sugar mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Add a splash of ginger beer for a bubbly, festive touch (optional).
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
For a mocktail, omit the tequila and orange liqueur and replace with sparkling water and extra pomegranate juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American