Cocktails: Gingerbread Margarita

December 17, 2021
Cocktails: Gingerbread Margarita

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This is the perfect drink for the grown-ups to enjoy during their Elf shift. Pairs well with cookies and Holiday burnout.

The cordial is also a great idea for homemade gift-giving! Just put it in a pretty jar with some ribbons and a cute label!

Ingredients:

2 oz. Reposado Tequila

1 oz. Gingerbread Cordial

1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake vigorously for ~20 seconds.

  3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass with ice.

  4. Garnish with candied ginger or a gingerbread cookie.

Gingerbread Cordial

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1.5 cups sugar (brown sugar works here too!)

  • 4 tbsp molasses

  • 1 - 2 inch piece of fresh ginger sliced

  • 1 tsp of ground ginger

  • 8 allspice berries (or 1/2 tsp ground all spice)

  • 6 whole cloves (or 1/4 tsp ground cloves)

  • 2 tsp. Vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

  2. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. Let the mixture cool, then strain into a good safe container

  4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. 

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