Cool Summer Cocktails – Wild Hibiscus Margaritas
But last spring, when the family gathered for a Cinco de Mayo lunch, we had planned to make a pitcher of Marg.’s with some Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup (an item created, as the legend goes, when a wildflower floated its way into a glass of bubbly) – a gift from my friend and their PR rep, Ronnie Campbell. And you know what? It was just right, not too sweet, as the flowers have a bit of their own tartness. They’re a drop dead gorgeous color, and really, they’re not that far from being authentic, either, as hibiscus flowers (known as jamaica in Spanish) are used to flavor one of Mexico’s most popular thirst quenchers.
Enjoy!
Wild Hibiscus Margarita
Per each Margarita:
- Juice of 1 lime @ 1/2 – 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 ounce Wild Hibiscus Syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 tablespoon grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces Tequila Reposada
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- Wild Hibiscus flowers and lime wedges to garnish
- Stir together the lime juice, agave nectar, Wild Hibiscus Syrup, water and grapefruit juice in a glass until the agave nectar is incorporated.
- Stir in the Triple Sec and tequila.
- Add ice to fill the glass, and garnish with a Wild Hibiscus flower and a wedge of lime.
2 Comments
Lovely, Gisele. I also like my Margarita not too sweet, and this sounds perfect! Can’t wait to try.
September 3, 2013
You know my stance on sweet cocktails… GREG
September 3, 2013