The Sanctimonious Kid

• 6 ounces 100 percent agave blanco tequila
• 4 to 6 bay leaves
• 3/4 ounce Pimms No. 1
• 3/4 ounce fresh-squeezed blood orange juice plus a twist of blood orange, for garnish
• 1/4 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
• Club soda

1. Put the tequila and bay leaves into a blender and blend at a high speed until you cant see any big chunks of bay leaf.
2. Strain into a jar and cover.
3. Allow to settle overnight.
4. The next day, carefully pour the clarified tequila into another jar and discard the settled bay leaves.
5. (You will lose about 5 percent of the tequila with the leaves.)
6. In a mixing glass three-quarters full of ice, pour 3/4 ounce of the infused tequila.
7. (Save the remainder for future drinks.)
8. Add the Pimms, orange juice and lime juice and shake until chilled, about 30 seconds.
9. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
10. Top with club soda and the orange twist.

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Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016108 (may not work)