Orange Hibiscus Margarita Cocktail Recipe
A colorful margarita that blends fresh orange and lime with floral hibiscus syrup and tequila. Bright, lightly sweet, and beautifully aromatic—classic margarita vibes with a twist.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small saucepan (for hibiscus syrup)
- Bar spoon
- Margarita glass or short tumbler
- Plate for rimming salt
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or triple sec
- 0.75 oz hibiscus syrup or hibiscus simple syrup
- 0.25 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- coarse or kosher salt for rimming glass
- dried hibiscus flowers optional, for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Rim a margarita glass with lime, dip in coarse/kosher salt, and fill with ice.
- Add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, orange liqueur, and hibiscus syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake firmly for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Taste; if desired, stir in a little simple syrup. Garnish with a dried hibiscus flower or thin orange slice.
Notes
Swap mezcal for tequila for a smoky variation. Make hibiscus syrup by steeping dried hibiscus in hot water, then mixing the tea with equal parts sugar until dissolved. For a lighter take, add a splash of soda water.