Cheermister Punch
Festive and warming...and don't skip out on that salty, spicy-sweet, chili sugar rimmed glass!
Servings: 8
Calories: 383kcal
Ingredients
Ginger Syrup
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 2-3 jalapeño, sliced, to your taste
Punch
- salted chili sugar, for the rim (see notes)
- 1 1/2 cups tequila
- 1/2 cup mezcal (or additional tequila)
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 2 cups pomegranate or cranberry juice
- 4 cans sparkling water
Instructions
- 1. To make the ginger syrup. In a medium pot, bring 3/4 cup water, the honey, ginger and jalapeños to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. 2. Rim each glass with sugar before serving.3. In a punch bowl, combine the ginger syrup, tequila, mezcal, lemon juice, and pomegranate juice. Stir to combine, chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice, then top off with sparkling water (or add the sparkling water to the punch bowl). Garnish as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Salted Chili Sugar: Mix 1/4 cup sea salt, 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon chipotle or regular chili powder. Use as directed above.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal