Ingredients

• 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

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Instructions

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