Hibiscus Mezcal Pitcher Cocktails!

Servings 8 People

Place 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers in a small saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and let sit until completely cooled, about 1 hour. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl, and press on the solids to release as much liquid as possible.
Save a few of the larger petals to garnish your drinks. Discard the rest of them. Refrigerate syrup in an airtight container until ready to use.

In a small bowl, combine rim ingredients. Taste and adjust.
Place rim mix in a small shallow rimmed dish and set aside

Pour the hibiscus syrup into a pitcher. Add 2 cups mezcal (or tequila), 1 1/2 cups lime juice, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1/2 cup orange liqueur, and stir to combine.
Cut 1 medium lime into wedges or wheels.
Slide the a lime wedge along the edge of each glass.
You could do half the glass with a little going down the side or go all the way around. I like a half-dip, personally ;)
To serve, fill each glass with ice pour in the cocktail and garnish with a slice of lime, maybe a dried hibiscus flower and CHEERS!!

Make-ahead: The hibiscus syrup can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated.