Naughty Nice Margarita

Name: Naughty Nice Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1-2 jalapeños, sliced; 6 slices fresh ginger; 1 star anise; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 ounces (1/4 cup) tequila; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) orange liquor ((Cointreau)); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3 tablespoons vanilla syrup; ginger beer for topping (optional)