Ginger Silver Coin

• 2 ounces Herradura Silver Tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 2 ounces fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce ginger simple syrup*
• 1 lime wheel, for garnish
• *Ginger Simple Syrup:
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

Shake over ice and strain into a salt-rimmed chilled cocktail glass. Add the garnish.

For the syrup:
In a nonreactive saucepan over medium heat, heat the water and the sugar, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Pour the syrup into a jar, add the ginger, and allow to infuse overnight. Strain through a double layer of dampened cheesecloth, and store in the refrigerator.