TURMERIC-CUMIN MARGARITA

Turmeric-Cumin Margarita image

Provided by Rachel Gurjar

Time 15m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
½ tsp. cumin seeds
1½ oz. tequila blanco
1 oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. agave nectar
½ oz. triple sec
½ tsp. ground turmeric
Lime wedge and mint sprig (for serving)
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

Coarsely grind salt and cumin seeds in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small plate.
Fill a shallow bowl with water. Dip rim of a rocks glass or margarita glass in water, then dip in cumin salt. Fill glass with ice and set aside.
Combine tequila, lime juice, agave, triple sec, and turmeric in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds. Strain into reserved glass. Garnish cocktail with a lime wedge and mint sprigs.