Hibiscus Margarita
Deep ruby red and floral.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlTequila
- 20 mlTriple secOrange liqueur. Cointreau is the premium version.
- 20 mlLime juiceSqueeze it fresh. Bottled juice tastes flat. 1 lime gives about 25 ml.
- 5 gHibiscusDried hibiscus flowers, sold as 'sorrel', 'bissap' or 'gudhal'.
- 1 tbspSugar
- 60 mlHot water
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Hibiscus Margarita
- Steep the hibiscus in the hot water with the sugar for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
- Shake the tequila, triple sec, lime juice and 30 ml of the hibiscus syrup with ice.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Garnish: Salt rim