Ginger Fiesta Martini

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Ginger Fiesta Martini cocktail containing Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized), Milagro Reposado Tequila, Giffard Triple Sec, Cranberry juice, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Rose's lime cordial in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Milagro Reposado Tequila or alternative
1.00 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 slice Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized)
1.00 fl oz Cranberry juice
0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.25 fl oz Rose's lime cordial

Directions

Muddle ginger in base of shaker
Add remaining ingredients to shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake well
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

This fiery crimson cocktail combines the earthy kick of fresh ginger with smooth reposado tequila for a drink that wakes up your taste buds before enveloping them in a complex web of flavor.

The Ginger Fiesta Martini delivers a perfect balance of spicy ginger heat, tequila's distinctive agave notes, and a citrus brightness from both fresh lime and cordial that's rounded out by the subtle sweetness of cranberry juice. A relatively simple cocktail to prepare, it requires only basic muddling and shaking skills, though properly extracting the ginger's essence is key to its success. This sophisticated sipper makes an excellent aperitif for Mexican-inspired dinner parties or a refreshing accompaniment to tapas on warm summer evenings. The cocktail's vibrant personality stands up beautifully to spicy dishes like chili-lime shrimp or street tacos with all the fixings, while the ginger component helps cleanse the palate between bites.