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Hibiscus Margarita
5 from 2 votes

Hibiscus Margarita

Easy to make, this Hibiscus Margarita is made from Hibiscus simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and tequila. Perfectly sweet, tart, and a beautiful dark pink color, this cocktail is the perfect pairing with your favorite Mexican or Tex Mex meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

Hibiscus Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
Lime Zest Sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar white
  • lime zest from 1 lime
Hibiscus Margarita
  • 3 ounces tequila reposada
  • 2 ounce triple sec
  • 2 ounces hibiscus simple syrup
  • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

Hibiscus Simple Syrup
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  1. Prepare the Hibiscus simple syrup: Pour the water into a medium size saucepan, add the sugar. Stir to combine. 
  2. Heat over medium heat while stirring. Bring to a boil, add in the hibiscus. Stir using a metal spoon. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat. 
  3. Allow this mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes. 
  4. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a glass container. Discard the dried flowers.
  5. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. 
Hibiscus Margarita
  1. Combine the lime zest with the sugar using your fingers.
  2. Add ice into a cocktail shaker, pour in the tequila, triple sec, hibiscus syrup and lime juice. Shake to combine. 
  3. Prepare the glasses by running a lime on the edge, then dipping into the lime zest sugar. 
  4. Fill the glasses 2/3 with crushed ice. 
  5. Pour the margarita mix into the glasses over the ice. 
  6. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • Sweetness: if you taste the margarita and want it sweeter, add extra syrup.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 68mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 55g (110%) Vitamin A 357IU (7%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 362kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 55g 110%
Vitamin A 357IU 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.