December is here, and I have so many festive, yummy recipes to share. I’m looking forward to creating recipes that really get us into the holiday spirit this December. It’s going to be so fun! Today, we’ve got another Christmas cocktail (with the mocktail variation too). It’s one I think we can all enjoy. A spicy, just slightly sweet, wintery margarita – and it is festive!
Here are the details
Step 1: start with the vanilla jalapeño honey syrup Simply simmer honey with jalapeños, ginger, and star anise to infuse the honey with a ginger spiciness. Then add vanilla extract. It’s the perfect mix of warm holiday flavors. Step 2: the salted rim This next step is optional, but when I serve this margarita, I like to make a gingery salted rim for my margarita glasses. Mix flaky sea salt with a tiny amount of sugar and then a pinch of ginger. The salty rim balances the tartness from the lime juice and makes your cocktails feel cute and sparkly too! Step 3: mix your drink Now, all that’s left is to shake up each margarita. I like to mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, orange liquor (I use Cointreau), lime juice, and an extra dash of vanilla extract. If you think the vanilla sounds weird, you shouldn’t. It will make your drink just that much more delicious. Then, rim each glass in salt and add some ice. Pour the cocktail over the ice. Now, give your margarita some bubbles and an extra gingery kick by adding ginger beer. If you want to add a little something extra, I also made sugared cranberries for a pop of red on top. This isn’t needed, but it is fun! Make the punch version to serve this drink for a holiday party. It serves eight or so people but can easily be doubled or tripled. I’ll for sure be mixing this up as a punch when my family starts trickling in for Christmas come mid-December. This drink has all of their favorites together in one glass. I know they’ll love it! Creamy Coconut White Russian White Christmas Mojito The North Pole Cocktail Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail Lastly, if you make this Naughty Nice Margarita, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
