Jamaica Margaritas

[Southern Belle 2067]

1 cup dried hibiscus blossoms (about 2 oz.)*
3 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 cups tequila
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup Triple Sec liqueur
8 lime slices

Place blossoms in a strainer, rinse under cold water. Combine blossoms, water and sugar in a medium saucepan, bring to boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, strain. Discard blossoms. Cover and chill hibiscus mixture.

Combine hibiscus mixture, tequila, juice and Triple Sec. Serve over ice.
Garnish with lime slices.

Yield 8 servings

* Hibiscus blossoms can be found in Latin grocery stores.

[bellapria]

mm that sounds awesome