Harvest Margarita

Name: Harvest Margarita
Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila, such as Patron reposado tequila; 1 1/2 ounces chilled Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows; 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; Few dashes bitters; Ice; Lime wedge, for garnish; 1 cup sugar; 8 whole allspice berries; 8 whole cloves; 3 cinnamon sticks; 1 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 ounces tequila, such as Patron reposado tequila
1 1/2 ounces chilled Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Few dashes bitters
Ice
Lime wedge, for garnish
1 cup sugar
8 whole allspice berries
8 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

Directions

1

Combine the tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, bitters and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds.
2

Serve straight up or on the rocks with a lime wedge for garnish.
3

Combine the sugar, 1 cup water, allspice, cloves, cinnamon and ginger in a small saucepan.
4

Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is completely melted.
5

Remove from the heat and let steep for 1 hour.
6

Strain into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.