Gin and Tea Recipe - Hibiscus Martini 

This Hibiscus Martini is a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail that combines the tangy and floral flavour of hibiscus tea with the crispness of gin and the citrusy notes of orange liqueur and lemon juice. The colour of the hibiscus tea gives the cocktail a beautiful and vibrant pink hue, making it a great option for special occasions or parties.

Hibiscus tea is a great ingredient to use in cocktails because it adds a unique flavour profile that pairs well with a variety of spirits. In this recipe, the hibiscus tea balances out the sweetness of the orange liqueur and the tartness of the lemon juice, creating a perfectly balanced cocktail. It's a great choice for anyone who enjoys a classic martini but wants to try something new and exciting.

Ingredients

• 1 heaped teaspoon of hibiscus flower tea
• 1 shot of gin (30ml)
• 1/2 shot of orange liqueur (e.g. Cointreau or Triple Sec
• 1/2 shot of fresh lemon juice 
• Ice to suit
• Lemon twist for garnish
• 150ml of filtered water boiled hot

Method

• Make tea with hibiscus and boiled hot water, stir regularly to bring all the flavours of the hibiscus out. Allow to cool. The water should be dark magenta/red colour. 
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and hibiscus tea, add Gin, orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice. 
• Shake well until chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with a lemon twist or a few sprinkles of hibiscus flower as pictured here.

Remember.... A martini is shaken, not stirred....

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What is Triple Sec?

Triple sec is an orange-flavoured liqueur that originated in France. It usually contains 20–40% alcohol by volume. Triple sec is rarely consumed neat, but is used in preparing many mixed drinks such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, sidecars, Long Island iced teas, martinis, and mai tais.

Example of Triple Sec below.