Sparkling ginger margarita

Prep: 10 minutes

Chill: 2 hours

Makes: 8 cocktails Adapted from “Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles and Snacks.” thin slices fresh ginger, unpeeled, coarsely chopped fresh kaffir lime leaves, halved lengthwise, optional cups 100 percent blue agave blanco tequila cup fresh Key lime juice cup orange curacao or other triple sec cup ginger agave syrup, see recipe cup sparkling wine Muddle ginger and half the kaffir leaves, if using, in the bottom of a pitcher. Add tequila, lime juice, curacao and syrup. Stir; refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Fill cocktail shaker half full with ice. Pour in cup margarita mixture, including a small amount of muddled ginger and lime leaf. Shake; strain into two martini glasses. Top each with sparkling wine. Repeat with remaining mixture. Slap each leaf between your palms to release aroma. Float a piece atop each drink. Ginger agave syrup: Heat cup light agave syrup or simple syrup, 2 tablespoons water and cup finely chopped, unpeeled ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. When mixture reaches a simmer, time for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature; strain.