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Spicy Orange Margaritas (perfect for summer)
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Spicy Ginger Orange Margarita

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: cocktail
Servings: 1

Ingredients

Ginger syrup

  • 1 cup peeled sliced ginger
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Margaritas

  • 4 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 oz fresh squeeze lime juice
  • 1 oz cointreau
  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz ginger simple syrup (directions below)
  • Tajin seasoning, ice, and fresh sliced citrus, for serving

Instructions

  • Make the fresh ginger syrup
    1. Add the sugar and water to a small sauce pan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
    2. Once boiling, stir until all sugar is dissolved.
    3. Reduce heat to low, add sliced ginger, and cover with a slightly ajar lid.
    4. Simmer 15 minutes, then turn off heat, and let sit until completely cooled.
    5. Strain into a jar or airtight container, and discard ginger.
    Margaritas
    1. Add the sugar and water to a small sauce pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. 
    2. Once boiling, stir until all sugar is dissolved. 
    3. Reduce heat to low, add sliced ginger, and cover with a slightly ajar lid. 
    4. Simmer 15 minutes, then turn off heat, and let sit until completely cooled. 
    5. Strain into a jar or airtight container, and discard ginger.