Margaritas de Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Margaritas) #SundaySupper

This week for #SundaySupper we are celebrating Labor Day, which for those of you outside the US is celebrated on the first Monday of September.  I don't get to celebrate US Labor Day anymore, because here in Mexico it's just another Monday.  In Mexico we celebrate Labor Day (Dia del Trabajo) on May 1st.  

Just because I don't get to celebrate US Labor Day anymore, doesn't mean I don't think about it.  Remember what I always say...You can take the girl out of the US, but you can't take away her love of American holidays.  To me Labor Day has always been the "unofficial" end of summer.   And every first Monday of September, I long for that one last cookout with family and friends to bid farewell to summer.   We actually had our farewell cookout of the summer last weekend, where I whipped up these Margaritas de Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Margaritas) to toast the unoffical end of summer.  

Margaritas de Jamaica 

(Hibiscus Flower Margaritas) 

Ingredients:

• 6 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• Limes
• Tequila
• Salt or granulated sugar

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar.  Add the dried hibiscus flowers and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool completely.  Strain the Hibiscus Flower Syrup into a decorative glass pitcher/caraffe or an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use.    

To make the margaritas: Dip the rims of chilled glasses in lemon juice.  Then dip the moistened rims in salt or sugar, depending on whether you prefer your margaritas sweet or salty.  (I like to add a little grated lime zest to my salt and/or sugar for extra flavor.)  Fill glasses with ice.  Squeeze the juice of 1 lime in each glass.  Pour in 2 oz. of tequila, then fill glass with Hibiscus Flower Syrup.   Stir gently to combine.  Enjoy!!! 

For more Labor Day menu ideas, be sure to check out what my #SundaySupper friends have cooked up for you this week.

Refreshing Drinks

• Hibiscus Flower Margaritas from La Cocina de Leslie
• Cherry Bourbon Lemonade from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Mint Sweet Tea from Supper for a Steal
• Pineapple soda floats from Healthy. Delicious.

Amazing Appetizers and Sides

• Hatch, Chive & Chevre Figs from Shockingly Delicious
• Grilled Corn Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from girlichef
• Cucumber Cups from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob from The urban Mrs
• Stuffed Baby Sweet Pepper from Country Girl In The Village
• Peach Salsa Nachos from Mama's Blissful Bites
• Grilled Peach Salad from Curious Cuisiniere
• Caramelized Onion Relish from What Smells So Good?
• Strawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Chorizo and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers from I Run For Wine
• Spiced Honey Peach Muffins from Mess Makes Food
• Spicy Bacon Popcorn from Nik Snacks
• Sausage Rolls from Food Lust People Love
• Deviled Eggs Stuffed With Garlic Guacamole from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
• Tortellini Caprese Salad from Webicurean

Enviously Good Entreés

• Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Salsa from La Bella Vita Cucina
• Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Homemade Teriyaki from Juanita's Cocina
• Beer Brined BBQ Chicken from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• Kansas City Barbecued Spare Ribs from The Texan New Yorker
• Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers from Table for Seven
• Red Wine Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese from Neighborfood
• Red, White & Blue Spicy Burgers from Daily Dish Recipes
• Deluxe Pizza Burgers from Foxes Love Lemons
• Stir-Fry Rice with Turkey Bacon and Eggs from Basic N Delicious
• Grilled Herb Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce from Magnolia Days
• Tropical Shrimp Kabobs from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Spicy Sea Scallop Skewers with Mint Yoghurt Sauce from Soni's Food
• Proscuitto & Spinach Macaroni and Cheese from Family Foodie

Delicious Desserts

• Old-Fashioned Pineapple Up-Side-Down Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
• Egg Free Chocolate Mousse from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Fresh Raspberry Bran Muffins from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Peach Cheesecake Crumb Bars from Chocolate Moosey
• Peanut Butter Cream Pie with a Pretzel Crust from Cookin' Mimi
• S'mores Brownies from Alida's Kitchen
• Ice Cream Granola Truffles from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Strawberries with Red Wine Reduction and Whipped Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Peach Kuchen {#Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Raspberry Lime Cupcakes from Treats & Trinkets
• Summer Berry Chocolate Cake from Happy Baking Days
• Peanut Butter Vegan Dreams from NinjaBaking.com
• Red, White & Blue Jello Parfaits from In The Kitchen With KP
• Moistest Ever White Chocolate Pound Cake with Fresh Orange Glaze from Eat, Move, Shine
• Caramel Brownies from Pies and Plots
• Red, White & Blue Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Dip Trio from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Thank you to Crazy Food Stunts for hosting this week's #SundaySupper Labor Day celebration.  And as always, don't forget to join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here → Sunday Supper Movement.

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