Hibiscus Margarita
A margarita with chilled hibiscus tea. Tart, floral and deep red.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- 30 ml Hibiscus tea (chilled)
- 10 ml Agave syrup
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Chill the glass
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 30 ml hibiscus tea (chilled) into the shaker
- Pour 10 ml agave syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Brew the hibiscus strong and chill it well.
About the Hibiscus Margarita
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Hibiscus Margarita FAQ
What's in a Hibiscus Margarita?
50 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 25 ml fresh lime juice, 30 ml hibiscus tea (chilled), 10 ml agave syrup, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Hibiscus Margarita?
About 16% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Hibiscus Margarita?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Hibiscus Margarita in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
