Game Day Cocktails 101: Ginger Margaritas

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Whether it’s an early morning kick-off or late into the afternoon, Ginger Margaritas are the perfect signature game day cocktail to offer guests when tailgating. Fresh lime juice carries bright flavor notes while a Ginger Simple Syrup sweetens the glass. If you have never prepared a simple syrup, it’s effortless & I have provided the instructions for you. Use it beyond game day by adding to iced tea or brush it over vanilla cake layers to keep them tender before icing. You may want to make a double batch of this irresistible beverage as the margaritas are bound to go quickly. 

Ginger Margaritas
makes 8 servings

The Basic Fundamentals

Make the simple syrup in advance to be certain it’s cold for beverage preparations.

Ginger Simple Syrup
2 cups fresh lime juice
1 cup orange liqueur
1 cup tequila
Kosher salt & lime wedges

Stir together all of the ingredients in a pitcher. Pour over ice & Sprinkle with salt. Serve with lime wedges.

The Extra Point

Try adding a dash or two of hot sauce for a spicy variation. 

FROM THE SOUTHERN HOSTESS OF BUTTERMILK LIPSTICK
{helpful advice}

Simple syrup should be on every bar cart when preparing mixed drinks.
The method is easy & it can be flavored a variety of ways.
Here’s what you should know.

Ginger Simple Syrup
makes 1 cup

Bring 1 cup of sugar & 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat. Stir in 4 packed teaspoons of freshly grated ginger. Let stand 20 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh sieve & discard the solids. Store in the refrigerator up to 10 days.

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