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Pink Hibiscus Lemon Cocktail

A stunning, vibrant pink cocktail balancing the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the sweet, floral notes of hibiscus syrup and your choice of vodka or gin.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Cocktail
  • 2 oz Vodka or Gin premium quality
  • 1 oz Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.75 oz Hibiscus syrup homemade or store-bought
  • 0.5 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 1 handful Ice cubes for shaking
Garnish
  • 1 slice Lemon wheel for garnish
  • 1 Pink hibiscus flower optional, clean and edible

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Coupe Glass
  • Jigger
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Citrus Juicer

Method
 

  1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes prior to mixing.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka (or gin), fresh lemon juice, hibiscus syrup, and orange liqueur.
  3. Fill the shaker with fresh ice cubes and secure the lid tightly.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is heavily frosted.
  5. Remove the chilled glass from the freezer. Strain the cocktail into the glass (over fresh ice if preferred, or served up).
  6. Garnish the rim of the glass with a fresh lemon wheel. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and homemade hibiscus syrup. To make it a mocktail, substitute the vodka and liqueur with sparkling water.