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Ginger Thyme Margaritas

A savory spin on the classic margarita
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Margaritas

  • 1 tablespoon ginger salt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger thyme simple syrup or more if you prefer sweeter drinks, recipe follows
  • 4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4 ounces shots reposado tequila
  • Crushed ice
  • Lime slices fresh grated ginger, and thyme sprigs for garnish

Ginger thyme simple syrup

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 2 inch knob of fresh ginger peeled

Ginger salt

  • 1 tablespoon candied ginger
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

Margaritas

  • Run a lime wedge over the edge of each glass, and rub the glass edge in the ginger salt mixture.
  • Add all liquids to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until combined.
  • Strain into two glasses and top with lime slices, grated ginger, and thyme sprigs.

Ginger thyme simple syrup

  • Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat over medium. Cook mixture, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Strain through metal mesh sieve into a glass jar and set aside.

Ginger salt

  • Mix ginger and salt in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Place in a wide shallow dish and set aside.

Notes

Double this recipe and mix with toppings in a glass pitcher for a fun and festive party drink. Serve with ginger salt rimmed glasses on the side.
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