If you’re a fan of welcome drinks and looking for a fruity twist, this No Alcohol Hibiscus Margarita recipe is just what you need! The unique flavor of hibiscus is so refreshing and flavorful that everyone will love it. Surprise your guests with this delightful drink, and let us know what they think!
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Diwali or any celebration call for making merry and enjoying all things excellent and shiny! So, why welcome your guests with the same old classic drinks when you can try something new and exciting?
This year, be the best host in town by serving guests a refreshing, no-alcohol Hibiscus Margarita drink recipe. Hibiscus has a beautiful tart, floral, fruity flavor, and deep magenta color, making this Virgin margarita pop.
The homemade hibiscus simple syrup takes this Mocktail to another level - and it is so easy to scale the recipe up for a party!
This hibiscus margarita is Virgin, tart, fruity, and slightly sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. The rich color and flowery flavor make it a fun party drink - perfect for at-home happy hours, Christmas party, Diwali, New Year’s Eve, Cinco de Mayo, or summer hosting.
One sip of this delicious drink, and you’ll say, “Wow!”
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It has a Delicious and refreshing floral flavor
- Great for parties
- Full of health benefits
- No extra tools needed
- Its Virgin so kids can also enjoy this drink
Some basic Info About Hibiscus and its syrup
Hibiscus is a beautiful flower native to Asia and the Pacific Islands. These flowers thrive in tropical and semi-tropical regions. In some places, hibiscus is also known as Jamaican Sorrel. The Jamaican name for the hibiscus flower is Roselle. These flowers are often dried and used to make tea, which can be enjoyed as hot or refreshing iced tea.
Hibiscus can usually be found in health grocery stores and online on Amazon. We bought a big bag of dried petals from Amazon, which will be kept for a long time if stored in an air-tight container. If you grow hibiscus, you can also make the syrup with fresh whole flowers at home but plan to make this recipe.
Hibiscus syrup is a sweet syrup made by using the petals of the dried hibiscus flower. It adds a floral and colorful element to the drink, making it more visually appealing. Store-bought hibiscus syrup contains artificial coloring, but you can easily make hibiscus syrup at home with only two ingredients.
It tastes floral and citrusy, with a delicate sweet-tart flavor.
Once the petals are strained, we store them in a mason jar. It stays well in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Ingredients required
Below is the ingredients list and possible substitutions. The exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Dried Hibiscus flowers give this no-alcohol margarita a fruity, floral taste.
- Orange juice – Its sweetness balance the hibiscus’s tartness. Make sure to use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. Freshly squeezed orange juice provides a brighter, more robust flavor compared to store-bought varieties.
- Sugar - I have used granulated sugar.
- Mint – for the garnish. It also adds herbaceous flavor to this drink.
- Club soda or sparkling water.
- Salt, chili powder, and lemon wedge to rim the glasses.
- Some Info about hibiscus flowers and simple syrup made with hibiscus flowers.
Step-by-step process
Make hibiscus simple syrup
- In a saucepan, take water, sugar, and dry hibiscus flowers and bring that to a boil for 2 minutes. Let it boil on high flame for 5 to 6 minutes. Switch off the flame.
- Allow the mixture to cool and steep for at least 1 hour. Once cool, strain the solids from the liquid and discard the solids. Place the syrup in a sealable bottle or jar.
Let’s make Hibiscus Margarita.
- If you like to salt the rim of your glass, take one teaspoon of salt and add to a saucer wider than your glasses. You can also add 1 teaspoon chili powder if you want a spice kick in your drink.
- Prepare Mocktail 11 8oz. Glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim of the glasses, then dipping the edges into the salt.
- Add some ice cubs to the salt-rimmed glass, pour the 2 tablespoon hibiscus flower simple syrup, and add 2 tablespoon orange juice in each glass.
- Add around ¼ cup of sparkling water or club soda and garnish it with mint leaves.
- No-alcohol Hibiscus Margarita is ready to enjoy!
- Tip – Take hibiscus syrup, orange juice, ice cubes, and mint leaves in a punch bowl or any beverage dispenser to make this for the crowd. Add club soda, sparkling water, sprite, or ginger ale when you are ready to serve.
What other flavors go well with a hibiscus margarita?
- Strawberry – a strawberry hibiscus margarita is a delicious variation of this Mocktail. Add strawberry puree to the simple syrup.
- Raspberry – Another delicious berry option, one that will further the tart taste of this beverage.
- Ginger: Add some fresh ginger to your homemade hibiscus syrup to give your margarita a spicy-ginger kick. It’s a great way to add a unique and delicious flavor to your drink.
- Jalapeno - To give a spicy kick, add some crushed jalapeño slices or even habanero for heat.
- Herbs: Try adding fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or sage.
Notes and Tips
- Make a large batch of hibiscus simple syrup by adjusting the serving size.
- Because you’ll need to chill hibiscus simple syrup, you’ll need to make them at least a few hours early. They are stored well in the fridge, so you can make them the night before.
- I like serving these hibiscus margaritas in salt-rimmed glasses, but you can omit this step if you prefer no salt. Or, you can rim your margarita in other ways, too.
- Please add club soda or sparkling water at the time of serving.
- Serving size will vary depending on the size of the glass.
More No Alcohol recipes
- Blood orange cranberry mojito
- Kala Jamun Mojito
- Strawberry lemonade
- Pineapple jaljeera
- Pineapple jalapeno mojito
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Hibiscus Margarita (No alcohol)
Ingredients
- ½ Dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice you can use store-bought. Make sure to use no sugar version
- 1 liter sparkling water or club soda
- Mint leaves for garnishing
- lime wedge and some salt to rim the glass.
Method
- In a saucepan, take water, sugar, and dry hibiscus flowers and bring that to a boil for 2 minutes. Let it boil on high flame for 5 to 6 minutes. Switch off the flame.
- Allow the mixture to cool and steep for at least 1 hour. Once cool, strain the solids from the liquid and discard the solids. Place the syrup in a sealable bottle or jar.
- If you like to salt the rim of your glass, add a teaspoon of salt to a saucer wider than your glasses. You can also add one teaspoon of chili powder if you want a spice kick in your drink.
- Prepare Mocktail 11 8oz. Glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim of the glasses, then dipping the edges into the salt.
- Add some ice cubs to the salt-rimmed glass, pour the 2 tablespoons of hibiscus flower simple syrup, and add two tablespoons orange juice in each glass.
- Add around ¼ cup of sparkling water or club soda and garnish it with mint leaves.
- No-alcohol Hibiscus Margarita is ready to enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
- Make a large batch of hibiscus simple syrup by adjusting the serving size.
- Because you'll need to chill hibiscus simple syrup, you'll need to make them at least a few hours early. They are stored well in the fridge, so you can make them the night before.
- I like serving these hibiscus margaritas in salt-rimmed glasses, but you can omit this step if you prefer no salt. Or, you can rim your margarita in other ways, too.
- Please add club soda or sparkling water at the time of serving.
- Serving size will vary depending on the size of the glass.
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