Sweet summer cherries, tart lemon and perfume-y hibiscus come together with a splash of vodka for a refreshing cocktail. It’s delicious, pretty, and perfect for those languid, warm summer days.
This is the perfect drink for parties, and the syrup can be made in large batches and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
Cherry Hibiscus Spritz
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fresh cherries
- 1 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
- 1-2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup vodka or tequila
- juice from 1 lemon
- sparkling water, to top
Instructions
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Add the cherries to a medium size pot. Don't worry about pitting them - they will be strained out and discarded. Using a fork or a muddler, mash the cherries until they are pulp-like. Pour over 1 cup of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Remove the cherries from the heat, and add in the hibiscus flowers. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain into a pitcher, taking care to press out any juice from the cherries with a fork. Discard the hibiscus flowers and the cherries.
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Add the honey, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and your choice of vodka or tequila. Mix thoroughly and chill until ready to serve.
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To serve, pour over ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a cherry or fresh hibiscus if desired.
Recipe Notes
For this cocktail, the syrup can be made and stored up to one week in advance in the refrigerator.
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