Mezcal Cocktail with Hibiscus and Cilantro

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring 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.

   Step 2

   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.

   Step 3

   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.

   Step 4

   Divide cocktail among ice-filled glasses. Garnish with cilantro flowers.