We tried a new Margarita recipe from the Food Network this afternoon for “cocktail hour” at home.  It has a subtle spiced undertone and is WONDERFUL!!

Here’s the recipe:

Harvest Margarita

Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 5 min

Yield:1 serving
Level:Easy

Ingredients:
2 ounces tequila, such as Patron reposado tequila  (we used Patron)
1 1/2 ounces chilled Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Few dashes bitters
Ice
Lime wedge, for garnish (we didn’t do this)

Spiced Simple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
8 whole allspice berries
8 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

Directions:
Combine the tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, bitters and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Serve straight up or on the rocks with a lime wedge for garnish.

Spiced Simple Syrup:
Combine the sugar, 1 cup water, allspice, cloves, cinnamon and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is completely melted. Remove from the heat and let steep for 1 hour. Strain into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.

Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
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