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Hibiscus Margarita (Margarita de Jamaica)
5 from 45 votes

Hibiscus Margarita (Margarita de Jamaica)

This Hibiscus Margarita blends homemade hibiscus syrup with tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice for a refreshing cocktail. The hibiscus syrup imparts a floral tartness and a vibrant red hue, complementing the citrus and agave flavors that define a classic margarita. It can be prepared as a single drink or a pitcher for gatherings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 drinks
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Hibiscus Syrup:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers jamaica, 1 ¼ ounces / 35 grams
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
Single Margarita:
  • 2 ounces hibiscus syrup homemade
  • 1 ½ ounces tequila
  • ½ ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • ½ ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ice cubes
Margarita Pitcher (enough for 6 drinks):
  • 12 ounces hibiscus syrup homemade, 1 ½ cups
  • 9 ounces tequila 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons
  • 3 ounces Cointreau or triple sec, 6 tablespoons
  • 3 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed, 6 tablespoons
  • ice cubes

Instructions

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  1. To make the syrup: Bring water to a boil in a small pot or saucepan. Add the hibiscus flowers and sugar, lower the heat to medium, and simmer steadily until the sugar dissolves and the syrup has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, and let cool. This makes about 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups of syrup and keeps up to 1 week in the fridge.
  2. To make a single margarita: Combine hibiscus syrup, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well, then strain into a salt-rimmed ice-filled glass and serve immediately.
  3. To make a pitcher of margaritas: Combine the syrup, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and 2 cups of ice in a pitcher and stir very well, at least 1 minute. It’s important to stir for a full minute so some of the ice dissolves. Pour the mixture into 6 salt-rimmed ice-filled glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Salt-rim glasses by moistening with lime and pressing into kosher salt for added flavor contrast.
  • Garnish with hibiscus flowers in syrup or lime wedges for a decorative touch.
  • Shaking vigorously may create foam; it can be left as is, skimmed off, or poured carefully to remove foam.
  • Syrup keeps refrigerated up to one week for convenient cocktail making.
  • Adjust sweetness by increasing sugar in the syrup or adding agave nectar when mixing drinks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1drink Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drink
Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Sugar 22g 44%

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