Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger, about 2 inches long, sliced thinly
  • 4 oz (120 ml) fresh lime juice (approximately 4-6 limes)
  • 4 oz (120 ml) tequila (preferably blanco or reposado)
  • 2 oz (60 ml) ginger syrup (made from the above)
  • Ice, for shaking
  • Lime wedges and candied ginger, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine water, sugar, and sliced ginger in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  5. Strain if desired, removing ginger slices.
  6. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  7. Add lime juice, tequila, and ginger syrup to the shaker.
  8. Shake well until chilled (about 15 seconds).
  9. Strain mixture into glasses filled with ice.
  10. Optional: garnish with lime wedges and candied ginger.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!