Hibiscus Margarita
This Hibiscus Margarita recipe is a bright, fresh, & flavorful drink to jazz up your next summer party! This easy cocktail is made with tequila, lime juice, and a simple syrup made with with dried hibiscus flowers, sugar, and lime.
This margarita with hibiscus has a deep ruby color from the dried hibiscus flowers. The dark sweet syrup has a gorgeous vibrant red hue, making it a beautiful and natural way to class up a traditional margarita.
Ingredients
For the Hibiscus Simple Syrup (makes 10 servings)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cups sugar
- 1/2 cups hibiscus leaves
- 1 lime juiced
For the Margarita (makes 2 servings)
- 4 ounces tequila I used reposado
- 2 ounces hibiscus simple syrup recipe above
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
Make the Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- Make The Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, add the water, sugar, hibiscus leaves, and lime juice (I added the whole lime half, peel and all). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Stirring with a metal spoon (the syrup may stain a wooden one, so use caution). Remove the mix from the heat, and allow to steep for about an hour.
- Strain out the tea leaves and lime, and pour the strained liquid into an airtight jar. Refrigerate, and use within 2 weeks.
Mix Your Margarita
- In a margarita or rocks glass, add ice. Pour tequila over the ice. Add the hibiscus simple syrup, and squeeze in the lime juice.
- Shake, stir, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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