From top view, the Margarita shows a mesmerizing cascade of hues; starting with a deep ruby-red color at the bottom, thanks to the hibiscus syrup, transcending to a lively citrusy-yellow in the middle, and finishing with a crisp lime green slice floating on the top with a rim of sparkling salt crystals glistening.

Iconic Cascading Hibiscus Margarita

Name: Iconic Cascading Hibiscus Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: good quality blanco tequila, 4 oz; hibiscus syrup, 4 oz purchased or homemade; lime juice, 2 oz fresh; triple sec, 2 oz; ice cubes, a generous handful per glass; lime slice, 1 per glass for garnishing; salt, enough to rim the glass

Category Cocktail

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Mixing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: February 22, 2025

Celebrate National Margarita Day with a unique twist to the classic Margarita - a cascading Hibiscus Margarita that's simply a feast for the eyes and taste buds. This gorgeous layered drink combines the tartness of lime, the sweetness of hibiscus, and the complexity of tequila for a party in a glass.

Ingredients (for 2)

Good quality blanco tequila - 4 oz
Hibiscus syrup - 4 oz - purchased or homemade
Lime juice - 2 oz - fresh
Triple sec - 2 oz
Ice cubes - a generous handful per glass
Lime slice - 1 per glass - for garnishing
Salt - enough to rim the glass

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍋🍸🧂

Wet the rim of your glass with a slice of lime, then dip it into a layer of salt on a plate.
Step 2 - 🥃❄️

Generously distribute ice cubes into the glasses.
Step 3 - 🌺🥃🔽

Pour 2 oz of hibiscus syrup into each glass, let it settle at the bottom.
Step 4 - 🍸🥤💦

In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. Shake it well until mixed.
Step 5 - 🍸❄️🌈

Slowly pour the shaken liquor mixture over the ice cubes to create a layered effect.
Step 6 - 🍋🍸👌

Garnish each glass with a fresh lime slice and serve immediately.

Additional

To make a homemade hibiscus syrup, simply simmer dried hibiscus flowers, sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is reduced. Fun modifications might include adding a spicy kick with a jalapeno infused tequila! Kids can help with the non-alcoholic version, using fizzy water instead of tequila.