Hibiscus Mezcal Recipe
House hibiscus liqueur, agua de jamaica, makrut, cardamom, orange, lime.
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Ingredients
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Hibiscus Liqueur
Agua de Jamaica
Cocktail Components
Method
Hibiscus Liqueur Preparation
Make the Hibiscus Liqueur
In a saucepan, combine dried hibiscus flowers and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture into a bowl, discarding the flowers. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool, then add mezcal. Mix well and set aside.
Agua de Jamaica Preparation
Make the Agua de Jamaica
In a separate saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and return it to the saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool.
Cocktail Assembly
Assemble the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of the hibiscus liqueur, 2 ounces of agua de jamaica, the makrut lime leaves, cardamom pods, 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and lime wedge.