Easy, 4 Ingredient Hibiscus Margaritas

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The sweetness of tequila and the tartness of dried hibiscus flowers pair up for these delicious, 4 ingredient hibiscus margaritas.

Hibiscus can be used to craft so many delicious drinks besides teas. Bright pink cocktails and mocktails both benefit from the bright and unique flavor of hibiscus simple syrup.

There are SO MANY margarita variations, but that’s exactly what makes margaritas such a fun cocktail to mix up. Whether it’s by infusing the tequila or changing up the simple syrup, you can put your own spin on the classic margarita and find your own signature cocktail.

Hibiscus is naturally tart, a trait that carries through even in the infused simple syrup. It’s a delicious match with tequila, which tends to be naturally sweet. If you enjoy your margaritas with extra lime, you’ll love what hibiscus simple syrup does to this classic cocktail.

Ingredients

Silver Tequila
Hibiscus simple syrup
A lime
Triple sec or orange liqueur
Salt (optional, for the rim)

How to Make a Hibiscus Margarita

Pour the salt into a shallow dish. Run a wedge of lime around the rim of your glass and dip the rim gently into the salt. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.

The rim of a glass being dipped in a shallow dish of salt.

Combine tequila, syrup, lime juice, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Tequila being poured into a cocktail shaker

Shake well and strain into your prepared glass.

Pouring a hibiscus margarita from a cocktail shaker into a glass.

Enjoy!

Making Hibiscus Syrup

Get the recipe for my quick and easy Hibiscus Simple Syrup.

FAQs and Tips for Hibiscus Margaritas

What does hibiscus taste like?

Hibiscus has a bright citrus flavor that pairs well with the fresh lime in a margarita.

What flavors work with hibiscus?

Citrus flavors - like orange, lime, and lemon - are all delicious with hibiscus. Blueberry and strawberry flavors are also tasty mixed with hibiscus. Add in any of these fruits as garnish or mix them into your hibiscus margarita for a fun twist.

What can I use instead of tequila in a margarita?

Using anything besides tequila makes it not a margarita, but if you’re looking to change out the tequila in this cocktail recipe try using vodka or gin.

What can replace Triple Sec in margaritas?

Any orange liqueur will be delicious in these margaritas. Swap out the triple sec for Cointreau or Grand Marnier if that’s what you have on hand.

Can you use orange juice instead of Triple Sec?

Yes! If you want to cut down on the alcohol or use a slightly less caloric option, you can use orange juice in place of the triple sec in this recipe.

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