GINGER PEACH CHAMPAGNE MARGARITA

1-1/2 oz. Silver tequila

3/4 oz. lime juice

1/2 oz. peach schnapps

1 oz. peach puree

3/4 oz. ginger simple syrup (recipe follows)

2 peaches, sliced

Ice

Champagne

GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP:

1 c. sugar

1 c. water

1 lg. piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into thin rounds

To make the simple syrup bring the sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, until the sugar dissolves.  Add the ginger and bring to a simmer.  Remove from the heat and let steep for 1 hour.  Pour syrup through a sieve into an airtight container and discard ginger.  Keep refrigerated.

To make the margarita all the ingredients except the peach slices and champagne to a shaker with ice.  Shake well and pour into a chilled salt-rimmed glass.  Add a splash of champagne to the top of the margarita and serve with a slice of peach.  Makes 1 margarita.

To make a frozen margarita puree all of the ingredients except the champagne and peach slice in a blender with ice.  Serve with a splash of champagne and a peach slice garnish.