Hibiscus Margaritas: Because sometimes your cocktail needs a little extra drama

Published September 4, 2024

The Hibiscus-infused Margarita cocktail is the perfect way to show off your refined palate and love for floral flavors, along with a bonus of getting tipsy.

Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec make up the holy trinity of margaritas, but let’s be honest, sometimes you just want more. Enter hibiscus syrup, the trendy third wheel that spices things up with a tart twist. It’s like the cocktail equivalent of wearing an oversized belt buckle — unnecessary but totally making the outfit.

The secret ingredient that takes your margarita from “meh” to “magnificent,” hibiscus syrup is made by simmering dried flowers in water, orange peels, and sugar. The syrup works in this recipe because the floral notes pair perfectly with the citric/herbal notes in tequila which you then reinforce with the citric notes of the orange peel. Plus, the stunning ruby-red color it gives your drink. It’s a sweet and tart concoction that proves even your drinks can have a personality complex.

Hibiscus syrup gives your cocktail that “I spent way too much time making this” vibe, but really, it’s just boiling flowers in water and sugar. Congratulations, you’re a mixology genius now!

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