Celebrate Mom with a Hibiscus Margarita!

These super simple, deliciously refreshing cocktails are fit for a Queen, or a Queen Mum!

Hibiscus Margaritas:  makes 1 (one) Margarita
3 oz silver Tequila (or Rum, Gin, etc)
1/2 a Lime, juiced
2 oz Spiced Hibiscus Simple Syrup
  Combine the ingredients and serve over ice.  Yummers.

Spiced Hibiscus Simple Syrup:
2 c Water
2 c Sugar
2 STM Star Anise pods
2 STM Cinnamon Sticks
4 STM Cloves (whole)
1 tsp grated or minced Ginger
1 oz STM Hibiscus tea
  Combine ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.  Stir until sugar dissolves.  Cook at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes, until a syrup is formed.  Strain into a clean jar and cool to room temp.  Makes about 1 -1 1/2 cups syrup.
   Alternatively, combine 1/2 tsp ground Star Anise, 1/2 tsp ground Korintje Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground Clove, and 1/2 tsp powdered Ginger with 4 oz STM Hibiscus Balsamic and 1 tb honey.  This will make 2 drinks.