Hibiscus Margarita Recipe

• 16 ounces silver (blanco), 100 percent agave tequila
• 2 ounces dried Jamaica flowers, also known as hibiscus or flor de Jamaica (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 5 ounces Grand Marnier
• 4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 8 limes)
• 2 ounces Simple Syrup
• Ice (optional)
• Lime wedges, for serving

1. Place the tequila in a medium saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until the temperature reaches 160 degrees F and the tequila is just beginning to steam, about 6 to 8 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from the heat, add the Jamaica flowers, cover, and steep for 15 minutes.
3. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a nonreactive, heatproof, 1-quart container and pour the infused tequila through the strainer; discard the solids.
4. Add the remaining measured ingredients and stir to evenly combine.
5. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 1/2 hours.
6. Just before serving, stir to recombine.
7. Pour into a margarita glass filled with ice, and garnish with a lime wedge.
8. Alternatively, place 4 ounces of the margarita mixture in a cocktail shaker.
9. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously until the outside is frosty, about 30 seconds.
10. Pour the contents into a chilled margarita glass, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve.
11. Repeat for the remaining margaritas.

percent, flowers, grand marnier, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, lime wedges

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/hibiscus-margarita-30706 (may not work)