Ginger Blood Orange Margaritas

Ingredients

• 2oz tequila (white)
• 2oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice
• 1oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1.5 oz ginger infused simple syrup (you may want more or less depending on your preference on sweetness)

Instructions

• For the simple syrup:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• Bring water and sugar to a slow boil, mix until sugar is dissolved
• Add in peeled and sliced ginger (about 6oz. or two large chunks) and bring back to a simmer
• Let steep for 30 minutes or overnight for more intense flavor. Strain and let cool.
• For the Cocktail:
• Dip rims of glasses in simple syrup and then into salt.
• In a cocktail shaker combine ice, tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice and ginger simple syrup.
• Shake for ten seconds, then pour into glass.
• Serve with blood orange garnish. Enjoy!