Sparkling Hibiscus Cocktail

Ingredients

• Cocktail

• 4 ounces premium vodka
• 3 tablespoons Hibiscus syrup from a 8 oz jar of Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup*
• 2 tablespoons mint simple syrup
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• club soda (approx. 1/2-1/3 cup)

• Mint Simple Syrup:

• 3/4 cup fresh mint (large stems removed)
• 3/4 cup cold (filtered) water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Cocktail Directions: Place vodka, hibiscus syrup, cooled simple syrup and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled half way with ice. Shake until well blended and strain into 2 prepared (ice filled) glasses. Top with a small amount of club soda.
2. Mint Simple Syrup: Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 8 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve (discard solids). Makes approx. 3/4 cup syrup.