Caribbean margarita

Make a welcoming, Caribbean-inspired margarita with fragrant hibiscus blossoms. The slightly tart blossoms steep in a sugar-and-water mixture, resulting in a fresh and tangy drink. Serve over ice, and garnish with lime.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

• Calories: 205
• Calories from fat: 0.0%
• Fat: 0.0g
• Saturated fat: 0.0g
• Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
• Protein: 0.1g
• Carbohydrate: 24.7g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Cholesterol: 0.0mg
• Iron: 0.0mg
• Sodium: 3mg
• Calcium: 4mg

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried hibiscus blossoms (about 2 ounces)
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups tequila
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 
• 1/3 cup Triple Sec or other orange-flavored liqueur
• 8 lime slices 

Preparation

1. Place blossoms in a strainer; rinse under cold water. Combine blossoms, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Strain; discard blossoms. Cover and chill hibiscus mixture.
2. Combine hibiscus mixture, tequila, juice, and Triple Sec. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices.

Note: Hibiscus blossoms can be found at Latin grocery stores. Boiling the blossoms in a sugar-water mixture and then steeping infuses more flavor than just steeping them in warm water. This drink is especially good when made with premium-quality tequila.