HARVEST MARGARITA BY ARSENIC LACE

Margs never go out of season, says our pretty-in-pink blogger partner and award-winning beverage maven Natalie over at Arsenic Lace. And we couldn’t agree more with this autumnal twist on the citrus summer bar star.

This crisp sipper is crafted using a few exceptional ingredients – a fragrant spiced agave syrup, tart fresh lime juice, two dashes of Angostura bitters and 100% blue agave Exotico® Blanco Tequila.

Garnished with a lime wheel and a cinnamon-salt rim, the Harvest Margarita is sure to bring warmth to all your fall season gatherings.

Finished Harvest Margaritas with cucumber wheels and a bottle of Exotico® Blanco tequila.

For this fall-infused cocktail, swap out traditional triple sec for a homemade spiced agave that will sweeten your drink and fill your home with the scents of cloves and cinnamon.

Delight your guests by serving with earthy hors d’oeuvres and a heartwarming flick. Pair with a peppercorn pink background for pics that will make your Instagram followers drool.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 oz. Exotico® Blanco Tequila
  • ¾ oz. Spiced Agave Syrup (Instructions Below)
    • 1 c. Agave
    • ½ c. Water
    • 8 Whole Allspice Berries
    • 8 Whole Cloves
    • 3 Cinnamon Sticks or Cinnamon Bark
    • 3 Star Anise
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Equal Parts Salt and Cinnamon, For Rim
  • Lime Wheel and Star Anise, for Garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

For the spiced agave syrup:

  1. Add agave, water and spices to a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until the syrup smells fragrant.
  2. Remove from heat, let completely cool and strain/discard the spices.
  3. Store in a container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For the cocktail:

  1. Add tequila, spiced agave syrup, fresh lime juice and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake and strain into a double rocks glass over ice.
  3. Finally, garnish with a lime wheel and star anise.

Cup of spiced agave syrup with cinnamon sticks and sunflowers on a pink background

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