This hibiscus margarita is a lovely twist on the classic margarita cocktail and boy does it pop! With it’s rich color and lovely tangy taste, it’ll be a hit at parties. Plus it’s pretty darn simple to make!
Aside from the beloved go-to Moscow Mule, you really can never go wrong with a classic margarita! And boy do we drink a good amount of margaritas here in Cali! For this Hibiscus Margarita recipe, we’re switching things up by adding a homemade hibiscus simple syrup into the mix! Hibiscus Margaritas are fairly close to traditional margaritas, but the hibiscus gives the drink a nice lemony tart, cranberry-like flavor and makes the color pop! Cheers to pretty pink cocktails!
How To Make An Hibiscus Margarita – Step By Step
Hibiscus Margarita Recipe
- Shake all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice for at least 20 seconds. Strain into a salted rimmed glass, over a large ice cube. Garnish with a lime slice. We added some crushed hibiscus flowers to the salt for the rim.
Hibiscus simple syrup
- Simmer in a sauce pan on medium until the sugar has dissolved and the flavors have combined. Let it cool to room temperature.
Hibiscus Margarita – A Delicious Flower Cocktail
Flower cocktails have really come back into the mainstream over the past few years. Perfect for a garden party or special event, like a bridal shower, this hibiscus margarita has a rich color and lovely zesty notes and is bound to please cocktail lovers!
Hibiscus Syrup
This DIY Simple syrup, really elevates the cocktail and gives it a deeper flavor and beautiful coloring. The syrup is so simple to make, hence the name I’d imagine! Just 3 ingredients simmering for a few minutes and you have a delicious flavored syrup perfect for cocktails!
What Does Hibiscus Taste Like?
Hibiscus is a herbal heavyweight. When the dried petals are steeped on hot (or cold) water, they release a tart, almost-cranberry like flavor and a deep red-violet color that looks more like cabernet than chamomile.
Top Tips For An Hibiscus Margarita
- Make sure you shake the cocktail, don’t stir.
- Shake the cocktail and ice until the shaker is ice cold, that’s when you know the drink is well mixed.
- Add dried, crushed hibiscus flowers to the rimming salt.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.
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Hibiscus Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
Hibiscus Margarita Recipe
- 2 ounces of your favorite tequila
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce hibiscus simple syrup, recipe below
- margarita salt for the rim
Hibiscus simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
Instructions
Hibiscus Margarita Recipe
- Shake all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice for at least 20 seconds. Strain into a salted rimmed glass, over a large ice cube. Garnish with a lime slice. We added some crushed hibiscus flowers to the salt for the rim.
Hibiscus simple syrup
- Simmer in a sauce pan on medium until the sugar has dissolved and the flavors have combined. Let it cool to room temperature.
Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk says
January 22, 2017 at 9:51 amYum, this looks and sounds AMAZING!! Must try!
Xx Taylor
http://lightscameracatwalk.com
ukuze says
January 27, 2017 at 6:12 amThis looks amazingly delicious.thanks for sharing
ukuze says
March 3, 2017 at 8:10 amOh wow!! This looks absolutely delicious!! My family would really enjoy it!!