Combine tequila, lime, and hibiscus to create a vibrant, tart and floral Hibiscus Margarita. Armed with a hibiscus syrup made from sugar, dried hibiscus flowers, and a touch of lime, this cocktail comes together in mere minutes and looks like something you’d get at a fancy bar on the beach. Sign me up!
Ingredients Needed
- Hibiscus Syrup: you can buy hibiscus flavored syrup, but I recommend making a homemade hibiscus simple syrup. It’s simple—all you need is sugar, lime peel (then juice the fruit for the cocktail) and dried hibiscus flowers.
- Tequila: I recommend making this margarita with tequila blanco. The clean and fresh flavor allows the hibiscus to shine through. Reposado will make it harder to detect the soft flavor of hibiscus, but it will create a more nuanced drink.
- Lime Juice: fresh is best—always!
- Salt: what most homemade cocktails are missing is a bit of salt. Some bartenders will add drops of homemade saline (salt water) in cocktails. But I find it easier and more convenient to just add a pinch of salt to the shaker.
How to Make a Great Hibiscus Margarita
For starters, use quality ingredients. This might get old hearing, but the quality that goes in is the quality that comes out. Use a good tequila, but not one so good that it’s meant for sipping. I like Casamigos or Don Julio.
When it comes to cocktails, and especially margaritas, always, always, always use fresh citrus.
Add a pinch of salt. Cocktails needs to be seasoned just like your dinner does. A pinch of salt will enhance and unlock the other flavors present in the cocktail.
My Favorite Margarita Recipes
I’ve got loads of tequila cocktail recipes. Here are some of my favorites.
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Tommy’s Margarita
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The Best Italian Margarita Cocktail
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Delicious Cherry Margaritas
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Mezcal Margarita
- Tommy’s Margarita is a simple and classic cocktail. Made with just tequila, lime juice and agave. It’s the perfect cocktail for summer.
- My Italian Margarita is a family favorite and is made with a trio of citrus juices and amaretto. Too good not to try!
- If you love a vibrant cocktail, make Cherry Margaritas! Tart cherry juice and Luxardo liqueur create a truly delicious and flavorful cocktail.
- If you like a touch of smoke in your cocktails, make my Mezcal Margaritas that are made with both tequila and mezcal. Just enough mezcal to add some smokiness without overpowering the entire cocktail.
Hibiscus Margarita Recipe
Description
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces tequila blanco
- 1½ ounce hibiscus syrup
- 1 ¼ ounce lime juice
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add tequila, hibiscus syrup, lime juice and pinch of salt to a shaker filled with ice. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a rocks filled glass and garnish with a lime wheel. Serve immediately.
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