A bright, floral margarita that blends fresh strawberry, tart lime, and hibiscus with smooth tequila and a zesty salt-chile rim. Perfect for warm afternoons or a festive happy hour.
2ozstrawberry puree, strainedblend ripe strawberries until smooth
2ozhibiscus tea concentrate, chilledstrong-brewed and unsweetened
1ozagave nectaradjust to taste
2cupiceplus more for serving
1tbspkosher saltfor rim
1tbspgranulated sugarfor rim
0.125tspchili powderoptional, for rim
2wedgelimefor rimming and garnish
2eachfresh strawberriesfor garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Mix the rim: On a small plate, combine kosher salt, sugar, and chili powder.
Prep glasses: Rub the rims of 2 rocks glasses with a lime wedge, then dip into the rim mixture. Fill the glasses with fresh ice.
Shake: In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, strawberry puree, hibiscus tea concentrate, agave nectar, and ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15 seconds.
Taste and adjust: If you prefer sweeter, add a small splash of agave; for more tartness, add a squeeze of lime. Shake briefly again.
Serve: Strain into the prepared glasses over fresh ice. Garnish each with a strawberry and a lime wedge.
Notes
For a smoother drink, double-strain to catch strawberry seeds. To batch for a crowd, multiply ingredients by 4 and stir in a pitcher with ice just before serving. If using hibiscus simple syrup instead of tea concentrate, reduce or omit the agave to taste.