Ingredients:
For the spicy syrup:
1/2 cupgranulated sugar
2 guajillo chiles, de-stemmed and seeded
For the margarita:
2 ouncestequila blanco
2 ouncesmango juice or nectar
1 ouncefreshly squeezed lime juice
Ice, for serving
Fine sea salt, for garnish
Lime wedge, for garnish
Dried citrus wheel, for garnish
Candied guajillo chiles, for garnish
Directions:
Bring sugar, ½ cup water, and chiles to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 30 minutes. Strain syrup with a fine mesh sieve and discard chile. Chill syrup for at least 1 hour before serving.
Rub the cut side of a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Evenly spread salt on a saucer and dip the rim of the glass into the salt. Tap away excess. Fill the glass with ice.
Combine tequila, mango juice, lime juice, and ½ ounce chilled guajillo syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake. Strain into the rimmed glass. Garnish with citrus wheel and candied chiles.