Harvest Margarita

• 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

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.

tequila, simple syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, dashes bitters, sugar, berries, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/harvest-margarita-recipe.html (may not work)