Yields Serves 12 Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins

Dried hibiscus adds a flowery, almost cranberry-like flavor to this tall drink. You might want to double the recipe for a party lasting several hours. The recipe comes from Bay Area mixologist Alex Smith.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Heat sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, and hibiscus in a saucepan until boiling. Let cool for 1 1/4 hours, then strain, discarding hibiscus.

Step 2
2

Chill until cold, at least 45 minutes and up to 2 weeks.

Step 3
3

Combine hibiscus syrup, tequila, grapefruit and lime juices, vermouth, and bitters in a pitcher (at least 2 qt.).

Step 4
4

Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour about 1/2 cup syrup mixture into each glass and top up each with about 1/2 cup club soda. Stir, then garnish with lime slices.

Step 5
5

*Buy from a Latino market or from worldspices.com

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 1 1/2 cups sugar
 2 cups dried hibiscus (jamaica)*
 2 cups reposado or gold tequila
 1 1/2 cups grapefruit juice
 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
 3/4 cup sweet vermouth
 3/4 teaspoon aromatic bitters
 6 cups cold club soda
 12 lime slices

Directions

Step 1
1

Heat sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, and hibiscus in a saucepan until boiling. Let cool for 1 1/4 hours, then strain, discarding hibiscus.

Step 2
2

Chill until cold, at least 45 minutes and up to 2 weeks.

Step 3
3

Combine hibiscus syrup, tequila, grapefruit and lime juices, vermouth, and bitters in a pitcher (at least 2 qt.).

Step 4
4

Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour about 1/2 cup syrup mixture into each glass and top up each with about 1/2 cup club soda. Stir, then garnish with lime slices.

Step 5
5

*Buy from a Latino market or from worldspices.com

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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