Refreshing Ginger Margarita: A Zesty Twist on the Classic

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 piece of fresh ginger, about 2 inches long, sliced thinly
• 4 oz (120 ml) fresh lime juice (approximately 4-6 limes)
• 4 oz (120 ml) tequila (preferably blanco or reposado)
• 2 oz (60 ml) ginger syrup (made from the above)
• Ice, for shaking
• Lime wedges and candied ginger, for garnish (optional)