Hibiscus Spritz Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried hibiscus flowers. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• STEP 2.Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.
• STEP 3.Strain the syrup into a jar or bottle and let it cool completely.
• STEP 4.To make the Hibiscus Spritz, fill a glass with ice cubes.
• STEP 5.Add 1-2 tablespoons of hibiscus syrup, depending on your desired sweetness.
• STEP 6.Top it off with sparkling wine or prosecco.
• STEP 7.Gently stir to combine and garnish with fresh mint or a slice of lemon.
• STEP 8.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• You can adjust the sweetness of the cocktail by adding more or less hibiscus syrup.
• If you don't have dried hibiscus flowers, you can use hibiscus tea bags instead.
• For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling water or soda for the wine.

Storage and Serving

• The hibiscus syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• When serving, make sure to have enough ice cubes to keep the drink chilled.
• You can also prepare a larger batch of hibiscus syrup in advance for convenience.