Hibiscus Tea Cocktail
A refreshing hibiscus iced tea cocktail with floral, citrus notes—perfect for summer entertaining or a tea party. Light, vibrant, and easy to customize as a cocktail or mocktail.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 cup hibiscus tea brewed and chilled
- 1 1/2 oz gin such as Hendrick’s
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur optional
- Ice
- Honey, agave, or simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Sparkling water optional, for topping
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Brew hibiscus tea and allow it to cool completely.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add chilled hibiscus tea, gin, and elderflower liqueur (if using).
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
- For a lighter version, pour over ice in a tall glass and top with sparkling water.
- Sweeten to taste with honey, agave, or simple syrup if desired.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, pour over ice in a tall glass and top with sparkling water.
- Substitute vodka for gin if preferred.
- Elderflower liqueur adds a subtle floral-citrus sweetness but can be omitted.
- For a mocktail version, skip the alcohol and top with sparkling water.
- Hibiscus tea has a tart, cranberry-like flavor that pairs beautifully with citrus and botanicals.
- Chill tea fully before mixing for best flavor and presentation.
- Serve with Teacup Charcuterie for a festive spring or summer tea party