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hibiscus margarita in glass with edible flower ice cube
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Hibiscus Margaritas

Cheers to Hibiscus Margaritas, which feature notes of hibiscus flowers that are fresh, fruity and floral. The homemade hibiscus simple syrup takes this cocktail to another level - and so easy to scale the recipe up for a party!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cocktail, dried flowers, tequila
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

For hibiscus syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
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For margarita:

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz cointreau or triple sec 
  • 1-2 oz hibiscus syrup 
  • Tajin

Instructions

  • Make hibiscus syrup: Add the water, sugar and hibiscus flowers to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Strain syrup into a jar and cool down completely. Discard the hibiscus flowers. 
  • Shake, shake, shake: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Blanco tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and cooled hibiscus syrup. Shake the cocktail shaker for at least 20-30 seconds, or until icy cold.
  • Rim and serve: Rim a glass with a lime wedge and dip into tajin mix. Add in a couple of ice cubes or one large floral ice cube to a cocktail glass. Strain the cocktail into the glass and enjoy.

Notes

Hibiscus simple syrup will keep for up to 1 month in an airtight container in the fridge.