Hibiscus Gin and Tonic

As some of you know, when it comes to cocktails, I’m a gin girl. Sure, I enjoy a good margarita, mojito, red wine, champagne or beer … but when I scan a cocktail list, I’m usually looking for the gin option. This Hibiscus Gin and Tonic is currently one of my favorite cocktail recipes ever.

This recipe was inspired by a similar drink at The Fifth, a restaurant in Dallas/Fort Worth that I reviewed for my Dinner and a Show restaurant column at TheaterJones.com. The combo of the sweet (but not too sweet) hibiscus, tartness of the citrus juice, gin and carbonation had me smitten. I had to order a second one. And it tasted exactly the same (I wish that happened at all bars/restaurants).

But when I returned to the restaurant for the second time, they were out of the hibiscus syrup. I was craving a hibiscus gin and tonic so much that I had to recreate it at home soon after.

I did a lot of online research to find the right hibiscus syrup. I wanted one made with real hibiscus. It turns out that isn’t so easy to find! However, I finally found one that fit the bill – the Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup pictured below. You can click the link to find it on Amazon (I haven’t been able to find it in a store yet). It’s made with wild hibiscus flowers (38%), sugar and water (you’ll use both the flowers and the syrup).

Note: I’m an Amazon affiliate; if you click the link and purchase the hibiscus syrup, your price is the same, and I make a tiny commission (which helps keep this blog going). No pressure. Just required to tell ya!

Hibiscus Gin and Tonic Ingredients:

• Gin (my favorite is Zephyr gin)
• Seltzer water
• Wild hibiscus syrup
• Fresh lemon juice
• Hibiscus flower
• Ice

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Hibiscus Gin and Tonic

A light, delicious and refreshing cocktail you'll love -- Hibiscus Gin and Tonic.

Course

Cocktails

Prep Time

5 minutes

Servings

cocktail

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces gin (1 shot)
• 4 ounces seltzer water
• 2 Tbsp wild hibiscus syrup
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 hibiscus flower
• 1 slice of lemon

Course Cocktails Prep Time 5 minutes Servings cocktail Ingredients 1.5 ounces gin (1 shot) 4 ounces seltzer water 2 Tbsp wild hibiscus syrup 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 hibiscus flower 1 slice of lemon

Instructions

1. Fill an 11-12 ounce glass with ice (the glass I used and is shown in my photos holds 11 ounces)
2. Add the gin, syrup and lemon juice
3. Next, add the seltzer water
4. Stir
5. Top with hibiscus flower and add a lemon slice to the glass as a garnish

Recipe Notes

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