The holiday season is fully upon us and we have a special holiday drink for you to share with your friends and family. This can be made as a mocktail as well, so everyone can enjoy this holiday drink. Do not let the spices pull you away from this one, they can be strained out completely but also offer rich flavor if they sit within the liquid for a bit after mixing. I have made this as a batch or individual drinks, so it has flexibility for your holiday party.
What could be more festive than a drink with cinnamon and cranberry to enjoy around the dinner table, fire pit or just while visiting at your next holiday party. We have made it our own special way and so can you. Do not be afraid to mix it up and test out different variations to discover the flavor combination that you love the best.
Spiced Herbed Margarita (makes 2)
2 ounces Cranberry Juice
2.5 ounces Pomegranate Juice
2 ounces Tequila
3/4 ounce Triple Sec
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper
1-4 dashes of Orange bitters
First run an orange slice around the rim of your glass and then roll your glass in coarse sugar combined with the spices above. Fill your rocks glass with ice. Add all the other ingredients into your shaker cup filled with ice. Shake it really well, to help the spices spread throughout the drink. Once done, strain over your rocks glass.
You can leave your drink just like that and enjoy throughout the evening. Or here are a few additions to add for a little extra pop. Top your glass off with some ginger beer or sparkling water for a little bit of a bubbles.
To make this into a mocktail, remove the tequila and triple sec, top your drink off with sparkling water, and add in a bit of simple syrup or honey to add a little sweet to the bitterness of the fruit.
This is a fun and simple cocktail that can be your signature holiday drink for the season. Mix up the juice options with orange juice or sprite to change it just a bit to make your own unique drink. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser, so be sure to make it as a batch.
Please be sure to drink responsibly and have a designated driver. Happy Holiday's from all of us at The Oaks Bed and Breakfast. We hope your holiday season is festive and full of laughter and joy. Cheers!
