Ingredients
- 3-4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 750mL tequila
- Two large clean bottles or jars
- Cheesecloth or other fine strainer
- Funnel
Instructions
- In a large clean bottle or jars, combine the cinnamon sticks and tequila.
- After sealing the container securely, go ahead and give the cinnamon and vodka a gentle shake to start mixing things.
- Store the containers in a cool, dark place for approximately 3 to 4 days. Every day, give the infusion another gentle shake.
- After time has passed, sample the infused vodka by pouring it into a glass and giving it a taste. If you decide you want more cinnamon flavor, allow the flavors to hang out together longer, continuing to shake each day.
- If the flavor is satisfactory, carefully remove the cinnamon sticks and discard them. An idea before discarding is to use the cinnamon sticks to make a boozy cinnamon simple syrup.
- Carefully funnel the tequila into the clean bottle, using a cheesecloth or other strainer to catch any remaining cinnamon sediments.
- Carefully seal and store in a cool, dark place.
You can use the infused tequila immediately, and it will keep well in a cool, dark place for one to two years without flavor being affected. However, discard it when the flavor starts to fade or tastes "off."
Variations of Cinnamon-Infused Tequila
Push the envelope by infusing your cinnamon tequila with additional flavors that suit any want or need.
- Incorporate a whole sliced and cored apple or two for that classic cinnamon apple flavor. Likewise, a sliced and cored pear adds similar notes.
- If you're searching for a fruit-forward flavor, include a cup of pitted cherries or pitted and sliced plums.
- For rich spice notes, add a half to one tablespoon of cloves, a half to a full tablespoon of star anise, and a whole vanilla bean.
- Pair your cinnamon tequila with a half cup of agave or honey for a sweeter taste.
- Citrus is a natural pairing for both tequila and cinnamon, so go ahead and add a whole sliced orange or two.
Cinnamon-Infused Tequila Cocktails
Dream big spiced dreams with cinnamon tequila drinks that'll impress and delight you and your friends.
Spiced Margarita
It would be a cocktail crime to make a cinnamon-infused tequila and not make a margarita worthy of its greatness.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge and cinnamon sugar for rim
- 2 ounces cinnamon-infused tequila
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce agave
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge.
- With the cinnamon sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared glass.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Spiced Tequila Sour
The cinnamon tequila shines a little brighter in a tequila sour; as an added bonus, it gives a new level of complexity with the spiced notes.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cinnamon-infused tequila
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 egg white
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add cinnamon tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, bitters, and egg white.
- Dry shake for approximately 45 seconds to mix ingredients and create a froth.
- Add ice to shaker.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Crisp Tequilatini
Tequila is a very undervalued spirit in a martini, so go the untraditional route and give it a try.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cinnamon-infused tequila
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- ¼ ounce allspice dram
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Apple slice and ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon tequila, orange liqueur, allspice dram, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with apple slice and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Brunch Reviver
Nothing brings a sleepy brunch goer to life quite like a bit of vitamin C with a zesty cinnamon kick.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cinnamon-infused vodka
- 3 ounces orange juice
- ½ ounce vanilla liqueur
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon vodka, orange juice, and vanilla liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with cinnamon stick.
Mixers for Cinnamon Tequila Drinks
Some days, you want a good drink without any extra work. Thankfully, there are several mixers that do just that.
- Margarita mix
- Brown sugar
- Simple syrup
- Apple cider
- Tonic water
- Plain club soda
- Flavored club soda such as lemon, cherry, or vanilla
- Tea, such as chai, apple, lemon, or black
- Cherry juice
- Maple syrup
- Pear nectar
- Peach nectar
- Orange juice
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Pineapple juice
A Cinnamon-Infused Tequila to Spice Things Up
Break open the spice cabinet and give your cinnamon sticks the attention they deserve in a cinnamon-infused tequila. Not only will your tequila cocktails go from good to great, everyone on your IG feed will be asking you for the recipe.
