A few weeks ago I received a sample of Hibisca, an all natural Hibiscus beverage. While Hibisca is non-alcoholic, I was pointed to the TryHibisca.com website which gives a variety of cocktail recipes in which Hibisca can be used in.
What is Hibisca?
When I first heard of Hibisca, I was thinking that it would be similar to the Hibiscus Tea I’ve tried. A common trend in cocktails is to infuse tea flavors into liqueurs like vodka and gin, or mix the tea water with the liqueur of your choice. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Hibisca is actually a mixer that is similar to the consistency of a dark red wine.
Made with imported organic hibiscus and natural spices, Hibisca can be served in a variety of non-alcoholic drinks (think Hibisca Lemonade), served warm as a cider, or mixed with a variety of liqueurs to add a unique flavor to your cocktails.
Hibisca Recipes
Check out the Hibisca website to purchase bottles online (starting at $15.95) and to find recipes like the Bacardi Breezer (Hibisca, Bacardi, Sprite), the Caribbean Breeze (Hibisca, Malibu, Pineapple Juice), and Cool Runnings (Hibisica Sorbet Dessert, Malibu, Pineapple Juice).
Hibiscatini
I tested out the Hibiscatini recipe with my sample of Hibisca. Made with Hibisca, Vodka, lime juice, and triple sec, the Hibiscatini was a hit. It’s not overbearingly sweet like some girly drinks can be, and the flavor of the Hibisca was a welcome change to my regular cocktail lineup. This would be the perfect drink to serve while entertaining a group since it can easily be made in batches and served in punch format; non-alcoholic versions can also be made by switching out the vodka for a clear soda (7UP, Sprite, Fresca) or Club Soda.
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Hibiscatini
Hibisca
2 oz - Vodka 1 oz
- Sweetened lime juice 0.5 oz
- Triple sec 0.5 oz
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice; strain into martini glass.
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