• Fast
• Vegetarian

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup sugar
2. 1/2 cup water
3. 1/2 cinnamon stick, broken
4. 3 whole cloves
5. Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
6. Ice
7. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8. 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
9. 1/4 cup silver tequila
10. 1 cherry, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon stick, cloves and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool, then strain.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the lime juice, grapefruit juice, tequila and 2 tablespoons of the spiced simple syrup. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Garnish with a cherry, if desired.

Make Ahead

The spiced simple syrup can be strained and refrigerated for up to 1 week.