Hibiscus Mezcal Cocktail

Mixologist Maria Hunt who created this pleasant cocktail recipe which includes Dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica in Spanish) give this drink its gorgeous ruby glow and extra tang.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp Hibiscus Syrup (depending on how sweet you like it)

  •  3 tbsp mezcal (preferably silver, such as Xicaru Silver)

  •  3 tbsp fresh lime juice

  •  1 lime or small orange, sliced thinly crosswise into wheels

  •  Tajín* (Mexican chile-lime seasoning; optional)

Instructions:

Put hibiscus syrup, mezcal, and lime juice in a shaker and top with ice. Shake; strain into a coupe glass.

Garnish with a lime wheel, sprinkled with Tajín if you like. 

*Find Tajín at Mexican markets and online.

Attribution:

Recipe: Maria Hunt

Origin: Sunset

Photo: Amy Dickerson

ModerateLuchi CampuganHibiscus, Jajin