Hibiscus Lime Margarita

Prep 10 min
Total 40 min
Servings 1

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Hibiscus Lime Margarita recipe and reviews - Homemade hibiscus syrup adds bright flavour and vibrant colour to a fresh lime margarita. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers

1 1/2 cups water

1 oz (2 tbsp) Hibiscus Simple Syrup

1 oz (2 tbsp) blanco tequila

3/4 oz (1½ tbsp) clear orange-flavoured liqueur

3/4 oz (1½ tbsp) fresh lime juice

Lime slices, if desired

Steps

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To make Hibiscus Simple Syrup, mix sugar, hibiscus flowers and water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat just to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Strain mixture; discard solids. Transfer to storage container. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes 1 1/3 cups.
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To make margarita, add 1 oz of the simple syrup, the tequila, orange-flavoured liqueur and lime juice to cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with lime slices.