Happy National Margarita Day! In celebration of this great holiday we’re all getting the day off tomorrow to rest our hangovers. Just kidding. Although, this is something the government should consider. Anyway, here’s a recipe to a delicious margarita you can make at home courtesy of Spice Market in New York City. Enjoy!
Ingrdients
For the Ginger Lime Syrup
1 cup Ginger, peeled, chopped and pureed in blender
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups Fresh lime juice
Directions
Bring lime juice and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and add ginger. Let steep until room temperature. Strain through a chinois, pushing for total extraction.
Ingredients
For the Margarita
1 oz Reposado Tequila
½ oz Cointreau
½ oz Ginger Lime Syrup
Directions
Combine all ingredients in rocks glass with ice. Shake vigorously. Crust rim of glass with ginger salt and pour margarita into glass. Squeeze lime wedge then drop in drink.
