Jamaica Margaritas

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.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup margarita and 1 lime slice)

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

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.

Combine hibiscus mixture, tequila, juice, and Triple Sec. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

205 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.1g

Carbohydrate:

24.7g

Fiber:

0.1g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.0mg

Sodium:

3mg

Calcium:

4mg