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Cocktails are an integral part of celebrations all over the world. Be it a simple birthday party or a grand wedding celebration, these mixed drinks fit everywhere. Speaking particularly about tequila cocktails, they are one of the most demanded drinks in the world of mixology. There are plenty of ways to combine the bold and robust flavour of this distilled spirit with other exotic ingredients.
So, if you are looking for an amazing companion for your tequila, why not mix it with a zing of peppermint. This delightful fusion can become a perfect drink for all kinds of occasions. Here are six peppermint tequila cocktails you cannot miss.
Peppermint Tequila Shots
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Blanco tequila
- 2 ounces peppermint schnapps
Method
- Mix the tequila and peppermint schnapps together in a glass container and let it sit in the freezer for about two hours.
- When ready to serve, pour the drink into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled and pour into 4 shot glasses. Enjoy.
Peppermint Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 peppermint teabag
- 1 oz. water
- 1 oz. premium tequila
- ½ oz. blue curaçao
- ¼ oz. triple sec
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz. sugar cane juice
- 3 oz. Hpnotiq liqueur
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- kosher salt, for garnish
- turbinado sugar, for garnish
Method
- Steep teabag in boiling water for 3 minutes and allow it to cool. In a cocktail shaker, combine peppermint infusion, tequila, Blue Curaçao, Grand Marnier, lime juice and sugar cane juice.
- Shake until chilled. Rub mint leaves on rim of glass prepare the glass with Kosher salt and turbinado sugar.
- Pour the liquid into the glass with ice. Garnish mint and enjoy.
Peppermint Paloma
Ingredients
- 60 ml Blanco tequila
- 30 ml peppermint syrup
- 15 ml fresh grapefruit juice
- Lime juice
- Ice
- Club soda
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
Method
- In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, peppermint syrup, grapefruit juice, and lime.
- Shake well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve.
Peppermint Sparkler
Ingredients
- 1 peppermint tea bag
- Sparkling water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Method
- Boil water and steep the tea bag in a cup for about 4 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Once done, remove the tea bag and chill it in the refrigerator for at least half an hour. Pour the cooled tea into a glass.
- Add sparkling water to the drink and stir in honey. Garnish the cocktail with fresh mint leaves. Serve.
Candy Cane Cooler
Ingredients
- 50 ml don julio blanco tequila
- 100 ml cranberry juice
- 20 ml peppermint syrup
- 15 ml lime juice
- ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in tequila and cranberry juice to it. Pour peppermint syrup into the mix and squeeze fresh lime juice into it.
- Shake the ingredients vigorously until chilled.
- Strain the drink into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes. Serve immediately.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Tequila
Ingredients
- 250 ml milk
- 15 ml dark cocoa powder
- 15 ml granulated sugar
- 2-3 drops of peppermint extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 30 ml Don Julio Blanco tequila
Method
- In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients except for the tequila. Combine well and heat on low until the mixture gently boils.
- Switch off the heat and let it cool slightly. Add tequila and whisk again.
- Pour spiced hot chocolate into three mugs or glass. Top each of them with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy.