The petal pink color of this Icy Hibiscus Margarita is alluring, but it’s the sweet, tangy and refreshing flavor that will have you asking for a second pour.
I can’t even think of a better cocktail to kick off summer with! I mean, we’ve all been drinking hibiscus iced tea at restaurants for years, so why not enjoy the hibiscus flavor with a little tequila. Who else is with me?
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Right now I know there are a few of you asking what the heck does hibiscus tastes like. And isn’t hibiscus a poisonous flower I might find in my backyard?
If I had to try and explain the taste of hibiscus, I would say its flavor profile is a cross between cranberry and pomegranate fruit. It’s deliciously tart, which is why I used hibiscus syrup for this recipe, which utilizes sugar for sweetness. As far as the hibiscus flower being poisonous, it seems to only be a problem for our canine friends. Make sure your pups don’t chew on this flower if you have any growing in the backyard.
Honestly, there is nothing better than a summer evening with the perfect cocktail in hand. I highly recommend giving my agave margarita, Limoncello Lemonade and Key Lime Caipirinhas a try as well. They both scream summer is here with their refreshing citrus flavors! Do you have a favorite summer cocktail? Tell me about it in the comments, I’m always looking for new ideas.
As far as usage, in various locations around the world, hibiscus flowers are eaten cooked, raw, pickled, as a spice, or even used as a natural food dye. The flowers are the most used part of the hibiscus plant when it comes to cooking. In China, flower petals are often baked into cakes and in India they are boiled with sugar into a sweet, iced drink. Who knew it was such an exotic flower.
The ancient Egyptians often used hibiscus tea to lower body temperature of someone who was ill, treat heart and nerve diseases, and as a diuretic to increase urine production. In Africa, hibiscus tea was used to treat constipation, cancer, liver disease, and cold symptoms. Pulp made from the leaves was applied to the skin to heal wounds.
I can’t promise this cocktail is going to heal anything, but it will definitely taste good.
When making cocktails, love is in the details, especially since we eat with our eyes first. The Tajin seasoned glass rim and lime slice give this cocktail the perfect contrasting look.
Icy Hibiscus MargaritaThe petal pink color of this Icy Hibiscus Margarita is alluring, but it’s the sweet, tangy and refreshing flavor that will have you asking for a second pour.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
NutritionNutrition Facts
Icy Hibiscus Margarita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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