Though wine still holds a special place in my heart, margaritas may just be my favorite drink. So it’s no wonder I keep dreaming up new flavor combinations.
Origins of Margaritas
There are several theories of where the margarita first originated and we’re not sure which one is true! But the most popular is that it was created in 1938 by Carlos ‘Danny’ Herrera at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. It’s thought that he created it for a customer who was allergic to all hard alcohol except tequila, but wanted something more than just a shot. Based on the popularity and spread of this delicious cocktail, we’d say the creation of the margarita was a major success! You can read about other theories on the origin here.
Hibiscus Margaritas
This particular recipe was inspired by a trip to visit friends in D.C. last summer. We went to a bottomless brunch (yes, all you can eat and drink!) at a Mexican restaurant where they served boozy hibiscus agua fresca. Oh dear – so good. I couldn’t shake the tart, sweet, refreshing beverage from my mind. I had to recreate it. This is my spin. This drink starts out with the hibiscus tea concentrate made from hibiscus tea, water and your sweetener of choice. The whole process is quick and painless and yields a gorgeous, deep magenta hibiscus tea concentrate perfect for adding a floral, tart-sweet punch to your favorite cocktails. The best part about this cocktail besides the fact that it’s tea based and practically health food? THE COLOR. Can we say happy valentine’s day? Hello hot pink goodness. I’m just spilling all my secrets today. Hi. My name’s Dana and I love tequila, hot pink, and all the chocolate. This margarita is what dreams are made of. It’s: TartPerfectly sweetFloralColdRefreshingBoozy& So delicious Share this drink with friends over tacos on Mexican night – that’s what I did (you’re welcome, friends). Or, mix one up for your favorite Valentine. They’ll be sure to love you forever. Tequila seems to have that effect on people (wink, wink). Cheers, friends! Loved this recipe? Share it! Take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. We’d love to see!
