Spiced Pomegranate Margarita

INGREDIENTS

• 60mL Tequila
• 30mL Lime Juice
• 30mL Pomegranate Juice
• 15mL Cointreau
• 15mL Cinnamon Syrup
• Dehydrated orange

FOR CINNAMON SYRUP

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Star annise

METHOD

1. Fill a saucepan with water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Simmer until sugar is melted. 
2. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then let cool to room temperature.
3. Rim a margarita glass with sugar
4. Fill cocktail shaker with ice & add tequila, lime juice, pomegranate juice, Cointreau, & cinnamon syrup. 
5. Shake the mix for at least 30 seconds.
6. Strain the cocktail into the margarita glass, & top with ice.
7. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise, dehydrated orange, & pomegranate seeds. 

NOTE: This cinnamon syrup can last up to a week in the fridge.