The mezcal hibiscus margarita is melody of sweet, floral, and smoky flavor notes that is surprisingly simple to make and perfect for sipping slow! You can make this gorgeous drink in just a few minutes for yourself or for a crowd.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my blood orange margarita with mezcal, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick and Easy - You only need five minutes to make this hibiscus flower margarita and I've included easy tips on how you can use common kitchen tools if you don't have barware on hand!
Fresh Hibiscus Flavor - Hibiscus is indigenous to West Africa and came to the Americas through trade of African goods and people. Known as jamaíca in Mexico and other former Spanish colonies, hibiscus pairs perfectly with Mexican ingredients like mezcal and tajin.
I absolutely love a good hibiscus drink like my bubbly hibiscus mocktail or bourbon hibiscus old fashioned and this homemade hibiscus lemonade!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Mezcal is a Mexican spirit made from roasted agave, hence the smokiness in its flavor profile. Good mezcal will also have herbal, citrus, and spice tasting notes.
Hibiscus Syrup makes these margaritas a pretty purple color and adds the taste of hibiscus flowers, ginger, and warming spices plus sweetness. I highly recommend my natural hibiscus simple syrup for the best cocktail.
Orange Liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau is key for a good margarita. I'm not picky on the brand but do recommend using a high quality liqueur for the best taste. You can even use Grand Marnier to make it extra boozy.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Citrus - You can make this a hibiscus lime margarita or use lemon or sour orange, depending on what you have available. Sour orange is used widely in the Mexican Yucatan region the way that we use limes in the United States.
Tequila vs Mezcal - Of course, I'm going to pick Mezcal nine times out of ten but if you're a tequila girlie, you can absolutely make a hibiscus tequila margarita instead and it will still taste amazing!
Mexican Chile Seasoning like Tajín or Valentina is optional but highly encouraged.
Crank the Heat - Add a slice of jalapeño or habañero to make a spicy hibiscus margarita.
While you're here, you must add my piña colada margarita on the rocks to your to-do list!
How to Make a Hibiscus Syrup Margarita
Step One: Run a lime wedge along the side of your glass then dip the same side in Tajín to create a garnish.
Step Two: Fill glass halfway with ice then stir in mezcal, hibiscus syrup, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
Pro Tip: You don't need special cocktail tools to bring this margarita jamaíca to life. Use a standard shot glass in place of a jigger, and a regular table spoon if you don't have a bar spoon. No cocktail shaker is needed here!
Frequently Asked Questions
Feel free to mix the liquid ingredients of this cocktail up to two days ahead of time and store in the fridge or freezer. When you're ready to serve, give it a stir then pour over ice.
To large batch hibiscus margaritas, combine six ounces mezcal, three ounces orange liqueur, three ounces lime juice, and three ounces hibiscus syrup. Divide evenly between four glasses over ice. Serves four. Need more? Simply adjust the servings in the recipe card below!
More Favorite Tequila and Mezcal Cocktails
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📖 Recipe
Mezcal Hibiscus Margarita
Equipment
Ingredients
- Mexican seasoning like Tajín or Valentina
- 1 lime
- ice
- 1 ½ ounce mezcal
- ¾ ounce hibiscus syrup
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau
Instructions
- Cut lime in half and rub the juicy side of one piece along the side of a rocks glass. Sprinkle Mexican seasoning over same side of glass to create a garnish.
- Fill glass halfway with ice then add in mezcal, orange liqueur, hibiscus syrup, and ¾ ounce of juice from the lime (about ¾ of the lime to yield this much juice).
- Stir the cocktail until glass is chilled to touch (about eight seconds). Enjoy responsibly!
Notes
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Add 1 ½ cup water, 1 ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup dried hibiscus, 2 inches fresh ginger, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 whole cloves to a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir until brown sugar dissolves then bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes then turn off heat and allow syrup to cool before straining out solid ingredients. Makes about 24 servings.
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