Strawberry Habanero Margarita

By vealam

Ingredients

• Strawberry Habanero Simple Syrup:
• 1/4 cup Strawberry Habanero Simple Syrup
• 1/4 cup Fresh Lime juice
• 4 ounces Grand Marnier
• 4 ounces Tequila
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 habanero with seeds

Preparation

Step 1

1. For the Strawberry Habanero Syrup: Bring everything to a simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

2. Strain the syrup through a chinoise and reserve juice. Discard the berries and pepper.

3. Chill the syrup.

4. To make the drink, combine ice, the syrup, the lime juice and the liquor in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and then pour into a chilled ice filled glass. Garnish with a lime slice.