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Hibiscus Margarita (Margarita de Jamaica)

Hibiscus margaritas are a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic Mexican cocktail. They're easy to prepare and feature a gorgeous dark pink color.

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

  • To rim your glasses with salt, gently rub a lime wedge along the rim of your glass (you can also use a bit of water to wet the rim). Add some kosher (coarse) salt to a plate and then press the wet rim of the glass against the salt, carefully rotating the glass until there is an even coating around the circumference.
  • You may garnish with hibiscus flowers in syrup if you'd like! They are beautiful and delicious, but even a wedge or slice of lime will do.
  • Shaking these hibiscus margaritas vigorously will yield some foam on top. You can either leave it (as I typically do), carefully skim it from the glasses with a spoon, or pour each drink into a measuring cup with a spout first to skim and then transfer the foam-free mixture to a glass. To be honest, the foam never bothers us, but you do you. If you make this in a pitcher they shouldn't get foamy.
  • If you like your hibiscus margaritas sweeter you can increase the amount of sugar in the recipe, or add some agave nectar when shaking them up.
  • Adapted from Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6drinks

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.