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Margarita

Olivia’s Kitchen: Hibiscus Margarita

August 2, 2018 By Olivia Williamson Filed Under: Eat Local Tagged With: Hibiscus, Margarita, olivia williamson

I love a good Margarita.  The drink gets a bad rap because the standard chain restaurant recipe can be so sugary and high calorie but a well made one is simple and uses only fresh juice and a small amount of sweetener.  This hibiscus one is my new favorite.  Aside from a delicious flavor, the color is incredibly dark and beautiful.  The hibiscus syrup supplies all the sweetness and flavor needed.

 

Hibiscus Margarita

Hibiscus Syrup

(hibiscus leaves or tea, sugar, water)

100% Agave Silver Tequila

Lime

Orange

To make a hibiscus syrup make a strong tea of hibiscus leaves in 8oz of water.  Add in 1 cup of sugar and gently heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

In a shaker- fill with ice.  Add 4 tablespoons of tequila, a squeeze of fresh lime, and squeeze of fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup of the hibiscus syrup and shake very well.  It can be served straight up by straining or over ice.  

The hibiscus syrup also makes a delicious non alcoholic drink by simply adding seltzer and a squeeze of lime.

Filed Under: Eat Local Tagged With: Hibiscus, Margarita, olivia williamson

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