Paired with an IPA (Ballast Point’s Grapefruit Sculpin)
I was going to save this recipe and have it go live tomorrow, on a Friday. I mean it only makes sense right? It literally is the perfect Friday recipe, but I just couldn’t wait. I HAD to share it because it is literally the most amazing cocktail I’ve ever made.
So as most of you know, I’m kind of a beer girl. I don’t stray too often, but when I do it has to be special. I love a really good glass of wine, but on summer days I love a cool beer or a fruity drink. What can I say, I have to change it up once in a while!
While I’ve made a few margaritas in my day, the recipe for these hibiscus beer margaritas is by far my favorite one yet. I love trying to incorporate craft beer in cocktails as much as possible. I think it tends to tone down the sweetness, especially if you use something on the hoppier side like a pale ale or IPA. In this case, I went with one of my favorite recent beers: Ballast Point’s Grapefruit Sculpin. I don’t know what it is about this beer, but whoever decided to put grapefruit notes in an IPA was just a genius. You don’t necessarily have to go with this brew, especially if you can’t find it on the shelves, but I do recommend going in this direction. Get creative! You might just surprise yourself!
The recipe for these tart cherry and hibiscus beer margaritas is below! Have a wonderful Thursday, friends! xo
P.S. If you want to take photos, don’t wait until 10 minutes after you have blended the margaritas to photograph them. They will start to melt! *as you can see* … Eek! In my defense, it was super humid. ;)
Tart Cherry and Hibiscus Beer Margaritas
Servings:
8 margaritasNutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup tequila of choice
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1 cup IPA beer with fruity notes I used Ballast Point's Grapefruit Sculpin
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup tart cherries pitted
- 6 cups of ice
- For serving: lime wedges salt or sugar rim.
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and hibiscus flowers. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring it to the fridge to chill.
- Once the hibiscus simple syrup has chilled, strain it through a fine mesh strainer and then return to the fridge until you are ready to use.
- To a high-powered blender, add the hibiscus simple syrup, tequila, triple sec, IPA, lime juice, tart cherries and ice. Blend until slushy.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and salt or sugar rims. Enjoy!
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38 Responses
This not only sounds amazing, it’s gorgeous – pinned!
Thank you so much!
I love grapefruit beers. So I know I’m going to love these beer-garitas. And pink!!!!!
I knew you would appreciate these, Liz. Thanks friend. <3
This looks so fantastic. I could drink these all summer!
Me too! Thanks Jocelyn!
Melted or not, these are absolutely stunning! I drank a hibiscus gose (also a beer girl) last week and LOVED it. Have to try these!
Haha. Thank you so much, Michelle! I’m so happy you are also a beer girl! Yay!
I have never had a cherry based drink before even though I love cherries!! This looks so refreshing & gorgeous Justine !!
Thanks, Ami!
The summer humidity is throwing me off during shoots too! It’s causing water droplets to form on my cakes! I adore this gorgeous color for these margaritas!
Ugh, those water droplets! Thanks, Beth!
This is one gorgeous summer cocktail!
Thanks, Ashley!
Girl, this is the summer drink I need! It’s so funny, I brew hibiscus tea and just put together a recipe to share. But a hibiscus margarita! That is awesome!
Ohhhhhh, hibiscus tea is RIGHT up my alley! Thanks, Suzy!
Haha I’m glad you shared these today because I am just going to pretend it’s Friday today because it’s been one of those long weeks. I’m loving the refreshing flavors in these and the color is just so so pretty!
I always pretend that it’s Friday. ;) Thanks, girlfriend!
This is my kind of drink! I am not a beer lover (sorry!!) but girly drinks are my specialty :)
I like girly drinks too, Kacey. ;) Thanks girl!
I’ve been thinking of a cherry sparkling drink for a few days now! But beer margarita sounds a lot better! Love it! Pinned!
Haha! Thanks so much for the pin, Mira!
Love the tropical spin of these margs! So fun :)
Thanks, Medha!
These sound insanely good and your pics are gorg (as always) YUM!
Aw, thanks Becky. You’re the best. ;)
I’m glad you didn’t save this recipe one more day!! What a winner!!
Haha, thanks so much, Megan!
These margaritas look seriously amazing, and just in time for the week-end! I am not a fan of super sweet drinks, and happen to be more of a beer girl, myself, so these are right up my alley ;)
Thanks Denise! I’m not a huge fan of super sweet either! xo
These look dangerously good. I’m not even a beer drinker but I could do some damage with these! Wow!
Thanks, Ashlyn!
These… these are absolute brilliance!
Haha, thanks so much Kim! ;)
This is a unique recipe dear!! Just love everything about it!
Aw, thanks pretty lady. xx
I can’t even. Hibiscus AND beer AND margaritas. Geez, I might have found the one and only drink I ever have to drink again!