Trio of Margaritas - Ginger, Grapefruit and Tamarind

• 2 ounces white tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1 ounce Ginger Syrup, recipe follows
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Ice cubes
• Coarse salt, optional
• Lime wedge, optional
• Pickled ginger, for garnish
• 2 ounces white tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1 ounce grapefruit juice
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Ice cubes
• Coarse salt, optional
• Lime wedge, optional
• Sliced grapefruit, for garnish
• 2 ounces white tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/2 ounce orange juice
• 1 ounce Tamarind Syrup, recipe follows
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Ice cubes
• Coarse salt, optional
• Lime wedge, optional
• Wide strip orange zest, for garnish
• Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup tamarind paste

1. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, ginger syrup, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds.
2. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim).
3. Garnish with pickled ginger.
4. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, grapefruit juice, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds.
5. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim).
6. Garnish with sliced grapefruit.
7. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, orange juice, tamarind syrup, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds.
8. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim).
9. Garnish with orange zest and pomegranate seeds.
10. Bring the sugar, 1 cup water and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture thickens slightly.
11. Remove from heat and infuse for 30 minutes.
12. Strain before using.
13. Bring the sugar, 1 cup water and tamarind paste to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture thickens slightly.
14. Remove from heat and infuse for 30 minutes.
15. Strain before using

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/trio-of-margaritas-ginger-grapefruit-and-tamarind-recipe.html (may not work)