Hibiscus Margarita (Margarita de Jamaica)
Hibiscus brings a bright, tart, fruity flavor and a deep magenta color that makes this margarita stand out. It's refreshing, vibrant, and the kind of drink that instantly feels like a getaway.
This hibiscus margarita is naturally tropical and feels just a little bit special. It's made with dried hibiscus flowers - the same trumpet-shaped blooms you probably associate with warm, sunny places - and they bring a tart, lightly floral flavor that pairs beautifully with lime and tequila. I'll make a single glass for myself, or turn it into a pitcher when friends are coming over.
Instead of using triple sec, I sweeten this margarita with hibiscus simple syrup. It adds a tangy, fruity note that complements the citrus and tequila perfectly, plus it gives the drink that gorgeous blush-pink color. If you're looking for a margarita with a fresh, fruity twist that still feels classic, this hibiscus margarita is it.
Make a hibiscus margarita pitcher
The easiest way to change a single drink into a pitcher is to convert ounces to cups. In this case, you'll need 2 cups of tequila, 1 cup of fresh lime juice, and ¾ cup of hibiscus simple syrup. Mix it up in an ice-filled pitcher, then serve right away.
If you'd like to prep this in advance, add the ingredients to a pitcher with no ice and store it in your fridge. At party time, add ice and serve.
Hibiscus Margarita (Margarita de Jamaica)
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the rim of a glass with a cut lime wedge, then dip it into rim salt. Fill the glass with ice.Salt for the rim
- Add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker or glass jar, then add the tequila, lime juice, and hibiscus simple syrup.2 ounces white tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, ¾ ounce hibiscus syrup
- Stir until it's cold and then pour it into your glass. Garnish with a dried hibiscus flower, if you'd like.
