SPICY CILANTRO MARGARITA

Spicy Cilantro Margarita image

Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup smoked sea salt, such as Maldon, or regular sea salt
1 teaspoon chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajin (see Cook's Note)
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 Fresno, jalapeno or serrano chile, chopped
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1 ounce orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau
2 ounces good tequila
Ice
Lime soda, for serving
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

Combine the smoked salt and chile-lime seasoning on a saucer.
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime and dip the glass into the mixture on the saucer.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cilantro leaves with the chile, lime juice and simple syrup. Add the orange-flavored liqueur and tequila and shake with ice for 20 seconds.
Strain into the prepared glass with fresh ice and garnish with the top of the chile. Top with lime soda. Serve.
Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Let cool.