Thanksgiving Margarita

Ingredients

• 1 cup (125 g) Fresh Cranberries
• 1 cup (240 ml) Water
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A Dark/Amber)
• 1 large Cinnamon Stick (7 cm)
• 2 Star Anise Pods
• 2 Tbsp (30 g) Granulated Sugar (for rim)
• 1 tsp (5 g) Fine Sea Salt (for rim)
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Ground Cinnamon (for rim)
• 1 Fresh Lime Wedge (for rimming glass)
• 3 oz (90 ml) Tequila (Blanco or Reposado)
• 2 oz (60 ml) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
• 5 oz (45 ml) Spiced Cranberry-Maple Syrup (chilled)
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters (optional)
• Ice (as needed)