Bacon Sunrise Margarita

This morning cocktail pairs the smoky flavor of bacon with the bold kick of tequila for a unique and delicious twist on a classic margarita. Ingredients: - 2 oz tequila - 1 oz lime juice - 1/2 oz triple sec - 1/2 oz bacon-infused simple syrup* - 2 dashes of orange bitters - Salt for rimming - Bacon strip for garnish Directions: 1. Rim a glass with salt and set aside. 2. Combine the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, bacon-infused simple syrup, and orange bitters in a shaker with ice. 3. Shake until well combined and chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice. 5. Garnish with a strip of bacon. *Bacon-infused simple syrup: Cook 4-5 strips of bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the cooked bacon strips to the pan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes and then strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.