HIBISCUS MARGARITA

Servings: 1 Start to finish: 5 minutes active, 4 hours inactive

INGREDIENTS

1 lime wedge, for preparing glasses (optional) Smoked vanilla salt, for garnish (optional) 2 ounces Hibiscus Water (recipe below) 1 ounce mescal 1 ounce honey liqueur ½ ounce orange liqueur 1 ounce agave syrup ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice Sliced limes, for garnish Vanilla beans, for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare a tall glass by wiping the lime wedge around the top rim. Dip the rim of the glass in smoked salt, fill with ice, and set aside. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the hibiscus water, mescal, honey liqueur, orange liqueur, agave syrup and lime juice. Shake vigorously, and then strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with lime and vanilla beans, if using, before serving.

Hibiscus Water

Makes 8 servings (about 2 cups) Ingredients 2cups water 2⁄3 cup dried hibiscus flowers

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pitcher or container, combine the water and flowers. Set aside to soak for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Drain in a fine mesh sieve, using a wooden spoon to press out all of the liquid, and discard the flowers. Nutrition information per serving: 307 calories; 1 calories from fat; 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 34 g sugar; 0 g protein.