Spicy Cilantro Margarita

• Spicy Cilantro Margarita
• 2 ounces tequila blanco, such as Casa Noble
• 1 ounce orange liqueur, such as Bauchant
• 3/4 ounce infused simple syrup (see recipe below)
• 1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice (half a lime)
• 2-3 sprigs cilantro
• Infused Simple Syrup
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed in mortar
• 2 dried chile peppers

1. Rub cut lime on rim of glass and invert glass in a small plate of salt to coat rim.
2. Shake cocktail ingredients vigorously over ice.
3. Strain into a glass and serve.
4. Combine water and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
5. Add spices and steep for 1/2 hour, covered.
6. Strain into a jar for later use. Makes about 3/4 cup.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/34936-spicy-cilantro-margarita (may not work)