Tequila, A Love Story: A Guava Margarita

• 2 ozblanco tequila (Maleza uses Real Del Valle)
• 1 ozfresh lime juice
• 1/2 ozpuréed guava
• 1/2 ozlime cordial
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•  lime cordial
• 2 ozpeeled and minced ginger
•  Peels from 1 lime
• 1 1/4 cupsfresh lime juice
• 1 3/4 cupssugar

Preparation

1. 1.

   Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over ice into glass. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Lime CordialIn an aluminum pot, combine fresh lime juice and sugar. Cook over medium and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture begins to boil, remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Add ginger and lime peels. Allow to steep for 15 minutes, strain, and refrigerate for use. Store in an air-tight vessel in the refrigerator and will keep for 7 to 14 days.

3. 3.

   Rose SaltMuddle 2 Tbsp. dehydrated roses (available at many Mexican markets) with 4 Tbsp. flakey kosher salt. Crush the rose pedals gently with a molcajete until salt and rose pedals are incorporated and light pink.