Lapsang Souchong–Infused Margarita

Makes1 serving
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes to steep

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

1 tsp. flaky sea salt or kosher salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. sumac (optional)
1/8 tsp. smoked paprika (optional)
1 lime wedge
1 1/2 oz. lapsang souchong–infused tequila (see below)
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. Cointreau (options: Grand Marnier or triple sec)
1/2 oz. maple syrup

Lapsang Souchong–Infused Tequila

Ingredients

1 tsp. lapsang souchong tea (or 1 teabag of lapsang souchong)
1/2 cup reposado tequila

If desired, mix salt with sumac and smoked paprika, and place mixture in a shallow saucer. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, and dip the rim into the saucer to coat thinly with the salt mixture.

STEP 2

Place remaining ingredients into a shaker with plenty of ice. Shake for about 12 seconds and strain into rocks glass with ice. Serve.

STEP 3

For the tequila: Put tea into a tea filter. Pour tequila into a mug, add tea, and cover. Steep for 20 minutes, then remove the tea.

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