Zahanorita - A Carrot Margarita!

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   (1) SPREAD a little kosher salt on a small plate.

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   (2) MOISTEN the outside rim of a chilled rocks glass with the lime wedge, and, holding the glass at an angle, roll the outside rim in the salt.

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   (3) FILL the glass with ice.

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   (4) FILL a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, and add tequila, carrot juice, lime juice, triple sec, cilantro syrup, and orange juice.

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   (5) COVER and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.

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   (6) STRAIN into the glass, garnish with cumin, and serve immediately.

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   *CILANTRO SYRUP.

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   1/2 cup granulated sugar.

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   1/2 cup water.

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    1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems included.

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    (1) COMBINE sugar and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

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    (2) REMOVE from heat and add cilantro.

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    (3) SET ASIDE to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.

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    (4) STRAIN mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar with a tight-fitting lid, discarding contents of the sieve.

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    (5) REFRIGERATE until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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