The Spiced Cranberry Margarita

First, prepare the Spiced Cranberry Syrup: Add 1.5 cups 100% cranberry juice, 1 cup honey, 3 rosemary sprigs, ½ tsp cloves, and 1 cinnamon stick, and zest of one orange to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the honey has completely dissolved and the syrup begins to simmer (about 10 minutes). Take the pan off of heat and let cool and steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain the syrup and keep it in an airtight container (can be stored in the fridge for 3 weeks).

To make the Spiced Cranberry Margarita: Add 1.5 oz spiced cranberry syrup, 2 oz tequila blanco, 3/4 oz Cointreau, and 3/4 oz orange juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled. Pour into a cocktail glass rimmed with salt and garnish with a rosemary sprig or orange wheel.