Spicy Margarita with Jalapeno and Ginger

• 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes
• Zest of 1 lime, 3/4 ounce lime juice plus 1 lime wedge
• 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
• 3 slices fresh ginger (each the size of a half dollar)
• 2 ounces blanco tequila (white or silver)
• 3/4 ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
• 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1 cup sugar

1. Crush together the sea salt flakes and lime zest in a small bowl.
2. Rim a margarita glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge of the glass and then dipping it in the lime salt.
3. Muddle the jalapeno and ginger with a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
4. Then add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and Simple Syrup.
5. Shake and strain into the margarita glass filled with ice.
6. Heat the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.
7. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
8. Let cool.
9. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
10. Yield: about 1 cup

salt, lime, jalapeno, ginger, blanco tequila, orange liqueur, simple syrup, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/valerie-bertinelli/spicy-margarita-with-jalapeno-and-ginger.html (may not work)