Margarita

1. Mix rim ingredients on a small plate. Coat the rim of a rocks glass with lime juice or apple cider, then dip it into the sugar mixture.
2. Add tequila, apple cider, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and ginger syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Shake until well-chilled, 10–12 seconds.
4. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
5. Garnish with an apple slice, pomegranate arils, or cinnamon stick.

Ginger Syrup

1. Combine water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and steep 15–20 minutes for a stronger flavor.
4. Strain out the ginger and cool completely.
5. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
6. Combine water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan.
7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and steep 15–20 minutes for a stronger flavor.
9. Strain out the ginger and cool completely.
10. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.