Gingerbread Margarita Recipe
Turn everyone's favorite tequila cocktail into the perfect holiday sipper with this gingerbread margarita! A homemade gingerbread simple syrup gives this Christmas margarita a burst of warm seasonal spices while the fresh lime juice and orange liqueur add just the right brightness. You'll want to serve this signature Christmas cocktail at every holiday party.
How to Make the Best Gingerbread Margarita
This gingerbread margarita is the perfect festive twist on a classic tequila cocktail. By infusing a simple syrup with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, you create a rich, aromatic base that captures all the cozy flavors of the holiday season. The combination of reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur balances the sweetness of the gingerbread syrup beautifully, creating a sophisticated and refreshing holiday sipper.
What makes this cocktail so special is the homemade gingerbread simple syrup—it’s the star of the show. The fresh ginger chunks infuse the syrup with a bright, peppery warmth, while molasses adds depth and a subtle bittersweet note. A touch of vanilla extract rounds out the flavor profile, making this margarita taste like you’ve captured the essence of Christmas in a glass.
Perfect for holiday parties, festive gatherings, or simply warming up a cold winter evening, this gingerbread margarita is sure to impress your guests. Make a batch of the gingerbread simple syrup ahead of time—it keeps well in the refrigerator—so you can quickly mix up individual drinks whenever the mood strikes.
Gingerbread Margarita
Turn everyone's favorite tequila cocktail into the perfect holiday sipper with this gingerbread margarita! A homemade gingerbread simple syrup gives this Christmas margarita a burst of warm seasonal spices while the fresh lime juice and orange liqueur add just the right brightness. You'll want to serve this signature Christmas cocktail at every holiday party.
Ingredients
Gingerbread Simple Syrup
Gingerbread Margarita
Instructions
Gingerbread Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine water, fresh ginger chunks, brown sugar, molasses, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and vanilla extract.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove ginger chunks. Allow to cool completely before using.
Gingerbread Margarita
- If desired, rim a margarita glass with a mixture of ground cinnamon and white sugar by running a lime slice around the rim and dipping into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Fill the glass with ice and add the tequila, gingerbread simple syrup, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Stir well to combine.
- Garnish with a lime slice (slit cut in the center) and a cinnamon stick or lime wedge.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!