Hibiscus Margarita Mocktail (Low Sugar!)

A vibrant red hibiscus margarita mocktail in a salt-rimmed glass is garnished with lime slices, purple flowers, and hibiscus petals, set on a white coaster with fresh lime wedges and flower petals nearby.

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Hibiscus Margarita Mocktail (Low Sugar!)

With just a few ingredients, this simple non-alcoholic hibiscus margarita is the perfect balance of tangy, salty and floral. It can be made for one or scaled up and made as a batch mocktail for guests.

Prep Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 21kcal

Author: Natalie Battaglia

Ingredients

3 oz chilled hibiscus tea (brew double strength for a stronger flavor)
1 teaspoon powdered monk fruit sweetener (or alternative, see Note 1 below)
1 oz lime juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz tequila alternative like Ritual (or alternative, see Note 2 below)
Optional: you can add some agave at the end if you like a little extra sweetness (I preferred mine without!)
Optional garnishes: salt and hibiscus rim, lime wheels and/or edible flowers

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Instructions

To make the tea: Brew the hibiscus tea according to packet instructions, then strain. While the tea is still hot, add your powdered monk fruit sweetener to taste. I found 3 teaspoons to 1 cup of hibiscus tea was enough for me, but you can add more if you’re a sweet tooth! Stir to dissolve and set aside to cool.
Add the chilled hibiscus tea, lime juice, orange juice and non-alcoholic tequila (or alternative) to your shaker with some ice and shake well.
Strain over ice into a short tumbler and garnish with your choice of lime, hibiscus tea leaves and/or edible flowers.

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Notes

Note 1: I used powdered monkfruit in this recipe in an effort to keep the sugar content down, but you can use regular sugar if you wish. Maple syrup and honey are great natural sweeteners, or you can use agave for a more authentic margarita mocktail.

Note 2: A tequila alternative is always going to get you the closest to the real thing, but I find adding ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar works wonders for adding bite. You could also try adding some jalapeño slices to your tea when it's warm, which will create some heat!

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