Hibiscus Blossom Margarita

Ingredients

• 3 Tea Forté Hibiscus Blossom pyramid infusers or 5 teaspoons of loose tea
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/8 cup sugar (1/4 cup for a sweeter drink)
• 4 teaspoons of lime juice
• 3 ounces of Silver Tequila

Directions

1. Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the sugar until dissolved and remove from heat.
2. Add the tea and steep for 5 minutes.
3. Let stand for another 10 minutes, then strain tea liquid into a separate container.
4. Make the cocktail: Mix 1/2 of the tea syrup with the lime juice and tequila, then chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
5. Once cooled, serve in a margarita glass over ice and garnish with a lime slice.

Note: Remaining tea syrup can be used for additional cocktails or refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Yields: 1 cocktail