Ayara Thai - Makrut Margarita

For the margarita:

• 4 oz tequila

• 2 oz fresh lime juice

• 1 oz makrut simple syrup (see instructions below)

• 1 oz orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier

• Additional lime wedges for garnish

For the makrut syrup:

• 1 cup sugar

• 10 makrut leaves (also known as kaffir lime)

To make the syrup:

1. Add one cup water and one cup sugar to a medium saucepan and place over medium-high heat.

2. Add makrut leaves and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

3. Allow to gently boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

4. Allow the makrut leaves to steep in the syrup at room temperature (we recommend at least 4 hours).

5. Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the leaves and into a glass gar or airtight container for storage.

6. Syrup can be kept for 30 days in the refrigerator.

To make the margaritas:

1. Prepare your glasses. You can start by adding a salt rim to the glasses. Then fill with ice.

2. Add all margarita ingredients into a shaker with ice

3. Shake for 15-20 seconds until fully chilled

4. Strain into prepared glasses.

5. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.