Jamaica and Ginger Margaritas
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea), ginger syrup, and tequila combined to make a delicious margarita.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: agua de jamaica, ginger, hibiscus tea, margarita
Servings: 1 margarita
- 4 oz agua de jamaica/hibiscus tea
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 oz ginger simple syrup
- ginger beer or ginger sparkling water to top off
Ginger Simple Syrup
- 2 inches fresh ginger peeled
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Margarita
Add agua de jamaica, tequila, and simple syrup to shaker and shake to combine thoroughly. Alternatively add everything to a large measuring cup or jug and stir.
Rim the glass with salt by running a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dipping glass in salt.
Pour into a glass with ice and top with ginger beer or sparkling water.
Ginger Simple Syrup
Add water, sugar, and ginger to saucepan and bring to boil.
Let cool completely and transfer to jar.
Agua de Jamaica/Hibiscus Tea Recipe
If you want to get fancy, slightly grind some hibiscus flowers in a blender or food processor and add to rim salt.
To make less simple syrup simply use desired amount and it is always equal parts water and sugar.