Cooking Lesson #948 Gingerbread Margarita

…from the Perspectives’  Holiday Happy Hour Bar

How you doin’? If you're on the hunt for festive holiday party cocktails recipes, look no further than my blog. Other than a visit from Talking Bartending Thanksgiving Turkey (if that’s such a thing) or Santa himself, what could bring more cheer to the holiday season than a delightful holiday cocktail?
 
I've combed through some of the best Perspectives’ holiday cocktails in our library to make sure you really do have a holly jolly holiday season this year. So, whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving or Christmas party or an office holiday get-together, or you just want to cozy up by the fire (hopefully in a fireplace), this cocktail will please just about everyone.
 
Easy holiday cocktail recipes that are still delicious are hard to come by, but this Gingerbread Margarita is a must-make for this year. With butterscotch, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors, this cozy cocktail is just what you need.
 
Prep time:  5 minutes
Yield:  1 cocktail
 
Ingredients 
1 Lime wedge
Cinnamon sugar for rim
2 ounces spiced rum (I prefer Captain Morgan)
1 ounce tequila
1/2 ounce butterscotch schnapps
1 tablespoon real maple syrup (do not use “pancake” syrup)
2 drops cinnamon extract
Ginger beer for topping
Pinch nutmeg
3 to 4 allspice berries
 
Directions

1. Run a lime wedge along rim of cocktail glass.
2. Dip the rim in blend of cinnamon sugar to stick.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. In a cocktail shaker, add spiced rum, tequila, butterscotch schnapps, maple syrup, and cinnamon extract.
5. Shake the shaker like you mean it—vigorously!
6. Pour the cocktail mixture over ice.
7. Pour the ginger beer on top to fill glass.
8. Add a pinch of nutmeg to top and 3-4 whole allspice berries for garnish.

ChefSecret:  Hiring a bartender for your holiday party is great way to spend time with your guests and enjoy the party as much as they do!

Quip of the Day:  Q:  What do you call someone who steals Gingerbread Men? A:  A crook-ie.
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