HIBISCUS LIME MARGARITA

Hibiscus Lime Margarita image

Homemade hibiscus syrup adds bright flavor and vibrant color to a fresh lime margarita.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 40m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
1 1/2 cups water
1 oz (2 tablespoons) Hibiscus Simple Syrup
1 oz (2 tablespoons) blanco tequila
3/4 oz clear orange-flavored liqueur
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
Lime slices, if desired

Steps:

To make Hibiscus Simple Syrup, mix sugar, hibiscus flowers and water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat just to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Strain mixture; discard solids. Transfer to storage container. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes 1 1/3 cups.
To make margarita, add 1 oz of the simple syrup, the tequila, orange-flavored liqueur and lime juice to cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g