Cranberry & Grapefruit Paloma

Method

• Spiced Sugar Syrup: combine the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange peel in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has fully dissolved.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool. This syrup can be made the day before and will keep in the fridge for up to one week in a sealed jar or container. The recipe makes approximately 15 cocktails.
• Prepare your glasses by filling each glass to the top with ice. Set aside.
• Cocktail: Add 2 cups of ice, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila, cointreau and spiced sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 1 minute, or until the shaker feels very cold and frosted on the outside.
• Strain and pour the cocktail into two prepared glasses.
• Garnish & serve immediately.