Masala Margarita At Junoon Nyc

• 2 ounces reposado tequila
• 1 star anise, plus 1 for garnish
• 2 cardamom pods, crushed into small pieces
• 1 cinnamon stick, crushed up into small pieces
• 5 cloves
• 1 orange peel
• 1 lemon peel
• 2 ounces reposado tequila infused with spices
• 3/4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup

1. For the tequila infused with spices: Add the tequila to a blazing mug, and ignite the drink on fire, carefully pouring it from one mug to another 4-5 times. Add the rest of the ingredients to the tequila, strain, and set aside.
2. For the cocktail: After using the "blaze" technique to create an instant infusion of Indian spices with reposado tequila, pour mixture into a shaker with ice, lime, and Junoon's spice syrup (or use simple syrup at home). Serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with a star anise floated on top.

reposado tequila, anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, lemon peel, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/masala-margarita-at-junoon-nyc-5baa9faa7f6592487f97a8ed (may not work)