Spicy Margarita with Jalapeno and Ginger

Name: Spicy Margarita with Jalapeno and Ginger
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes; Zest of 1 lime, 3/4 ounce lime juice plus 1 lime wedge; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno; 3 slices fresh ginger (each the size of a half dollar); 2 ounces blanco tequila (white or silver); 3/4 ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau; 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows; 1 cup sugar

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Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 15 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 15 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons sea salt flakes

Zest of 1 lime, 3/4 ounce lime juice plus 1 lime wedge

1 teaspoon minced jalapeno

3 slices fresh ginger (each the size of a half dollar)

2 ounces blanco tequila (white or silver)

3/4 ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau

1/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows

Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

Directions

Crush together the sea salt flakes and lime zest in a small bowl. Rim a margarita glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge of the glass and then dipping it in the lime salt.
Muddle the jalapeno and ginger with a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Then add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and Simple Syrup. Shake and strain into the margarita glass filled with ice.

Simple Syrup:

Yield: About 1 cup

Heat the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.