La Vida Tranquila Recipe
Ritual tequila alternative, hibiscus simple, lime juice, hibiscus salt, dehydrated lime, candied hibiscus flower
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Ingredients
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Prepare Hibiscus Simple Syrup
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Strain the Syrup
Once the hibiscus has steeped, remove the pan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the flowers, leaving you with a vibrant hibiscus tea.
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Sweeten the Syrup
While the hibiscus tea is still warm, add 1 cup of agave syrup to it. Stir well until the syrup is fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
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Mix the Drink
In a shaker, combine the cooled hibiscus syrup with 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Shake well to combine and chill the mixture.
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Prepare the Glass
On a small plate, spread out 4 tsp of hibiscus salt. Moisten the rim of your serving glasses with a lime wedge and dip the rims into the hibiscus salt to coat.
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Serve
Pour the hibiscus and lime mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice. Garnish each drink with a dehydrated lime slice and a candied hibiscus flower on top for an elegant touch.