Hibiscus Margarita
This Hibiscus Margarita is the perfect way to bring a touch of exotic elegance to your next gathering.
Servings: 1
Calories: 256kcal
Ingredients
For the Hibiscus Syrup:
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups water
- 1 to 1.5 cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
For the Margarita:
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz homemade hibiscus syrup (or store-bought)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Coarse sea salt or kosher salt (for rimming the glass)
- Ice
- Lime wedge or edible flower (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Make the Hibiscus Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the water is deep red and the hibiscus flowers are softened.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or jar. Discard the hibiscus flowers.
- While the liquid is still warm, stir in 1 to 1.5 cups granulated sugar, depending on your sweetness preference. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely, then transfer it to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate. It will keep for a few weeks.
2. Prepare the Margarita:
- Rub the rim of a glass (margarita or highball) with a lime wedge, then dip it into a plate of coarse sea salt to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz homemade hibiscus syrup, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, and 0.5 oz orange liqueur.
- If you like a sweeter margarita, add 0.5 oz simple syrup. Adjust to taste if needed.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or an edible flower, if desired.
Notes
256 calories (w/simple syrup) (231 calories w/o simple syrup)