Ginger Margarita

Directions

1. 1
   Bring sugar and water up to a light simmer and cook until all of the sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Add ginger and steep for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Pour ginger-simple syrup into blender and puree.
4. 4
   Strain out pulp and store in a tightly sealed jar or bottle.
5. 5
   Will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.
6. 6
   Pour some bar sugar onto small plate and grate a pinch of nutmeg on top, mix well.
7. 7
   Add tequila, lime juice, 5 ounces ginger-simple syrup and ice to cocktail shaker and give it a good shake.
8. 8
   Run lime wedge around rim of glass and dip in sugar/nutmeg mixture, add ice and pour in contents of shaker, grate a little nutmeg on top and serve with a wedge of lime.