Name: Hibiscus Spritz Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: For Hibiscus Simple Syrup:; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers; For Hibiscus Spritz:; 1 oz hibiscus simple syrup; 1½ oz vodka; 5 oz sparkling water; fresh lime

How To Make Hibiscus Spritz

This vibrant and refreshing Hibiscus Spritz made with dried hibiscus flowers is an easy-to-make cocktail that can be enjoyed on a hot summer day!

Preparation: 2 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 12 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For Hibiscus Simple Syrup:

1cupsugar
1cupwater
½cupdried hibiscus flowers

For Hibiscus Spritz:

1ozhibiscus simple syrup
1½ozvodka
5ozsparkling water,(club soda)
fresh lime,for garnish

Instructions

Simple Syrup:

In a small pot add the sugar, water, and dried hibiscus flowers. Heat over medium heat, then stir until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is steaming.
Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain out the flowers, then set aside.

Hibiscus Spritz:

Add the vodka and 1 ounce of the simple syrup to a tall glass. Stir together and add ice.
Top with sparkling water, serve with a wedge of fresh lime, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Alternate Method: Reduce the vodka to ¾ ounce and use the sparkling wine instead of club soda to top off the cocktail.
To Make a Mocktail: Add 1½ ounces of the simple syrup to sparkling water. Serve ice cold.