Gin and Tea Recipe - Hibiscus Gin and Tonic
Speciality Hibiscus Gin and Tonic Recipe (easy) - looks spectacular and takes less than 5 minutes to make. Imagine walking on the beach at sunset, the warm breeze on your skin and fragrance of frangipani in the air. This drink takes you there. Oh yes, that sounds soooo good.
This cocktail is a refreshing twist on the classic gin and tonic. The tart and tangy flavour of the hibiscus tea pairs perfectly with the crispness of the gin and the bubbly tonic water. The addition of the lime wedge adds a bright and citrusy note to the cocktail.
Hibiscus tea is a great addition to cocktails because it is naturally caffeine-free and has a bright and fruity flavour. It's also a great way to add some colour to your drinks, as the deep red colour of the hibiscus tea gives the cocktail a beautiful and vibrant hue. This cocktail is perfect for sipping on a warm day or enjoying at a party or gathering with friends.
Ingredients
- 1 heaped teaspoon of hibiscus flower
- 1 shot of gin (30ml)
- Tonic water to taste
- 2-3 Ice cubes
- 1 Lime wedge
- Fancy tall glass
- 1 clean jar with lid
Method 1 - Strong Taste
- Add hibiscus and gin to a jar, put lid on and shake vigorously, allow to sit 5 minutes (you can prepare the night before and allow it to steep in fridge for a truly deep flavour)
- Add ice to glass
- Place tea strainer over glass and pour gin with tea leaves
- Pour tonic through strainer and tea leaves to get all remaining flavour out
- Decorate with a wedge of lime
Method 2 - Mild Taste
- Boil 180ml of filtered water (to hot).
- Add hibiscus tea, stir for 30 seconds and allow it to cool
- Fill a glass with ice and add a shot of gin
- Pour the cooled hibiscus tea over the ice and gin
- Top with tonic water
- Garnish with a lime wedge
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This is what hibiscus tea looks like:
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