Hibiscus Margarita Cocktail Recipe
This tasty twist on a classic margarita uses hibiscus for a beautiful color and unique flavor. The recipe is easy to follow and creates a refreshing drink perfect for warm days.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Citrus juicer
- Strainer
- Margarita or rocks glass
- Ice
Ingredients
For one hibiscus margarita, you'll need:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz hibiscus syrup
- 1/2 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- Ice
- Salt for rimming optional
- Lime wheel or hibiscus flower for garnish optional
To make hibiscus syrup at home, steep 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and stir in 1 cup sugar until dissolved. Let cool before using.
Instructions
- If desired, rim a glass with salt. Rub a lime wedge on the rim and dip in salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, lime juice, hibiscus syrup, and triple sec to the shaker.
- Shake well for 10-15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain the drink into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or hibiscus flower if desired.
Serve and enjoy your hibiscus margarita!
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make a bigger batch. For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice until smooth.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less hibiscus syrup to suit your taste. For a less strong drink, add a splash of soda water.
Store leftover hibiscus syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It's great in other cocktails or mixed with sparkling water for a non-alcoholic drink.