A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🍋🍸🧂Wet the rim of your glass with a slice of lime, then dip it into a layer of salt on a plate.
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Step 2 — 🥃❄️Generously distribute ice cubes into the glasses.
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Step 3 — 🌺🥃🔽Pour 2 oz of hibiscus syrup into each glass, let it settle at the bottom.
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Step 4 — 🍸🥤💦In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. Shake it well until mixed.
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Step 5 — 🍸❄️🌈Slowly pour the shaken liquor mixture over the ice cubes to create a layered effect.
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Step 6 — 🍋🍸👌Garnish each glass with a fresh lime slice and serve immediately.
A final fox tip
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.