Refreshing, vibrant, and delicious Hibiscus Margaritas made with homemade hibiscus syrup and garnished with a beautiful hibiscus margarita salt.
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Why I Love This Recipe
I just love margaritas, like my Passionfruit Margarita and my Dragon Fruit Margarita, and I love finding new flavors that work well with the basic margarita ingredients to create new versions. One flavor that is perfect for tequila is hibiscus. Not only is the flavor of hibiscus flowers delicious, but the color that the dried flowers create is so vibrant just like in my Hibiscus Cupcakes and my Hibiscus Simple Syrup.
The hibiscus flowers make a beautiful and flavorful syrup, I also decided to make a dried hibiscus flower salt for the garnish. These two elements create the perfect final touch to this cocktail similar to my Calamansi Lime Margarita.
How to Get Hibiscus Flavor in a Margarita
Dried hibiscus flowers are edible and most commonly seen in tea. When the flowers are boiled in water, they create a deep red color and can be slightly sour.
Hibiscus tea is very common throughout the world and is often used as a medicinal tea. To get the flavor in a margarita, you will make a hibiscus simple syrup.
What Tequila To Use
I recommend using silver tequila for this drink. Although silver tequila can have a harsher taste, it's perfect for cocktails because it mixes with the rest of the ingredients to tone down the harshness.
I think good gold tequila is usually expensive and is best reserved for sipping. You can find 100% agave silver tequila at a decent price. I used Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila which you can usually find for under $30. But, as with all homemade cocktails, you can use any tequila you like!
How to Make Hibiscus Margaritas
- Prepare a cocktail glass by dipping the edge in lime juice and then in hibiscus salt or margarita salt to coat the rim. Add fresh ice and set aside.
- Add all of the liquids to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until nice and cold, about 15-20 seconds.
- Carefully strain and pour the cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with a dried hibiscus flower, fresh mint, or lime wedge, and enjoy. Cheers!
How to Make Hibiscus Syrup
Place water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
Add hibiscus flowers, cloves, and cinnamon stick to the pan, and bring to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then remove it from the heat.
Allow the mixture to cool and steep for at least 1 hour. once cool, strain the solids from the liquid and discard the solids. Place the liquid in a sealable bottle or jar.
Hot to Make Hibiscus Margarita Salt
To make hibiscus salt: place 2 tablespoon dried hibiscus leaves in a coffee/nut grinder or food processor and pulse a few times to create small pieces. Add the hibiscus to margarita salt and stir to combine.
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Hibiscus Margaritas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 1 ounce hibiscus syrup
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ ounce orgeat or agave syrup
- hibiscus salt *see notes (or margarita salt)
- dried hibiscus flower, fresh mint, or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a cocktail glass by dipping the edge in lime juice and then in hibiscus salt or margarita salt to coat the rim. Add fresh ice and set aside.
- Add all of the liquids to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until nice and cold, about 10 seconds.
- Carefully strain and pour the cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with a dried hibiscus flower, fresh mint, or lime wedge, and enjoy. Cheers!
Notes
- To make hibiscus salt: place 2 tablespoon dried hibiscus leaves in a coffee/nut grinder or food processor and pulse a few times to create small pieces. Add the hibiscus to salt and stir to combine.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Angela says
The hibiscus syrup was such a treat. I haven't had it before. Made this cocktail amazing!
Emily says
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Freya says
Such a refreshing and delicious cocktail!
Elizabeth says
So delicious! Will definitely making again!
Emily says
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Aimee Mars says
Not only is the color gorgeous on these margaritas, but hibiscus sounds like such a unique flavor. I love it as a tea and I love margaritas so I know I'm going to love this version too.
Emily says
You will definitely love these hibiscus margaritas, Cheers🍹
Dawn says
We made your hibiscus syrup the other day and it was amazing so I tried these margaritas and they are so delicious! It is a nice and refreshing drink after a long and crazy day.
Emily says
Yay! Thanks for trying both recipes and for the review. 😊
Gail Montero says
Love not just the vibrant color but the refreshing flavors here!
Emily says
So glad to hear it.😀
Kayla DiMaggio says
So delicious!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
Such a gorgeous colour and I can't wait to make my own syrup too. What a great cocktail idea!
Emily says
Thanks, Amanda.
Kayla DiMaggio says
What a fun recipe! I loved the flavor of the hibiscus! You can't go wrong with these margaritas!
Emily says
Thanks, Kayla!
Claudia Lamascolo says
This is a delicious drink we must try this soon I would love it!
Emily says
I can't wait for you to try it!
Stacey says
Absolutely delicious and really pretty! Pretty cocktails always taste better!
Emily says
I 100% agree!
Bobbie says
I never had hibiscus syrup before but this drink was delicious! I can’t wait to make for my next party!
Emily says
I know it will be a hit at your party. Cheers!
Natalie says
Wow looks so refreshing. Perfect for Spring. I will save the recipe now and make this soon. Thanks!
Emily says
You are welcome! Enjoy!