Ingredients

• 1 cup agave nectar
• 2 ounces dried coffee cherry husks
• 2 ounces blanco tequila
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce fresh pomegranate juice
• 3–4 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ginger beer (such as Gosling's)
• Lime wheels (for serving)

Instructions

1. Bring agave nectar and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high, stirring constantly, until agave nectar is incorporated. Remove from heat and stir in coffee cherry husks. Let steep at least 12 minutes.
2. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into an airtight container and chill until ready to use.
3. Add tequila, lime juice, pomegranate juice, bitters, and 2 oz. Coffee-Cherry Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wheel.