Mezcal Cocktail with Hibiscus and Cilantro
Mezcal Cocktail with Hibiscus and Cilantro is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring 3 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring 3 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
Remove from heat and add hibiscus; let steep 10 minutes.
Strain hibiscus tea into a medium bowl; let cool.
Bring 1 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan.
Add sugar and cook, stirring, until dissolved.
Remove from heat; add 2 cups cilantro.
Let steep 20 minutes.
Strain syrup into a small bowl; let cool.
To make cocktail, muddle remaining 1 cup cilantro in a large pitcher.
Add mezcal, lime juice, hibiscus tea, and 1¼ cups cilantro syrup and stir to combine.
Taste and add more syrup if desired, keeping in mind that the flavor will be diluted once you add ice.
Divide cocktail among ice-filled glasses.
Garnish with cilantro flowers.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.