Hibiscus Tea Cosmo
Flavor, appearance, and even just the way it's served make it feel like more of an experience than a drink at times. This hibiscus tea cosmopolitan is a unique take on the classic with the same red appearance but a more floral rather than fruity flavor experience.
Servings: 4
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces vodka equivalent to 1 cup
- ¾ cup water
- 1 bag hibiscus tea
- 3 ounces triple sec this is an orange liqueur
- ice cubes
- maraschino cherries to serve
- simple syrup optional
Instructions
- Heat the water and infuse the tea for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let it cool.¾ cup water, 1 bag hibiscus tea
- Add the vodka, hibiscus tea, triple sec and some ice to a large cocktail shaker. Optional: Add a touch of simple syrup if you like it sweet. Shake it well.8 ounces vodka, 3 ounces triple sec
- Alternatively, if you don't have a large cocktail shaker, combine the ingredients in a pitcher. It can be chilled in the fridge or add some ice when serving.
- Pour into each martini glass and serve with a cherry.
Notes
- For tea, it's better to use hot water than boiling water as it's more gentle on the tea leaves and will extract more flavor.
- To speed up the cooling of the tea, transfer it to the fridge.
- While it's best served within a few hours of brewing, you can make this drink ahead of time and chill it in the fridge for up to two days.
- For an alternative garnish, try some hibiscus flowers in syrup. You could even use the syrup from the jar instead of a simple syrup.
- To half the recipe to fit into a smaller cocktail shaker (for only 2 servings) you can use:
- 4 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces of the hibiscus tea
- 1.5 ounces triple sec
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
