Hibiscus Margarita Recipe
Description
A vibrant, tart and slightly sweet Hibiscus Margarita made with a homemade hibiscus syrup, fresh lime juice and tequila.
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Ingredients
Hibiscus Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 lime, peeled with a vegetable peeler
Hibiscus Margarita
- 1½ ounces tequila blanco
- 1½ ounces hibiscus syrup
- 1¼ ounces fresh lime juice
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Hibiscus Syrup
- Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, ½ hibiscus flowers and lime peels in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 1 minute, remove from heat, cover and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer, discard flowers or reserve for garnish. Store syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in refrigerator.
Hibiscus Margarita
- Add 1½ ounces tequila, 1½ ounces hibiscus syrup, 1¼ ounces lime juice and pinch of salt to a shaker filled with ice. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice; garnish with a lime wheel or hibiscus flower. Serve immediately.
Notes
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.
Dried hibiscus flowers can be found online or at specialty tea stores.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 3mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 23g
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