Hibiscus Punch is a refreshing, brightly colored cocktail made with dried hibiscus flowers, vodka, triple sec, soda, and citrus.
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Hibiscus Punch Cocktail
Red is the color of love. Judging by the abundance of crimson in every Valentine’s Day display in every store in the United States of America, this seems to be something of a consensus. That’s why this recipe from Smirnoff Vodka caught my eye. It’s unabashedly red, and uses a fascinating ingredient: hibiscus flowers.
Dried hibiscus flowers are used in many preparations. You can use hibiscus flowers for teas, cocktails, jams, and even tacos!
These aren’t the ornamental hibiscus flowers found in many Southern gardens. Rather, they’re a relative of hibiscus and okra called “roselle,” or Hibiscus sabdariffa. Roselle is hardy in zones 9 and 10, and was historically grown in Florida.
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Serve this hibiscus punch to brighten up your Valentine’s Day or any other occasion. Need dried hibiscus flowers? Pick them up here (this is an affiliate link that helps support this site).
Hibiscus Punch Cocktail
Hibiscus Punch is a refreshing, brightly colored cocktail made with dried hibiscus flowers, vodka, triple sec, soda, and citrus.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka (2 cups)
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 32 ounces lemon lime soda
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 orange sliced
- 4 cups crushed ice
Instructions
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Place hibiscus, water and sugar in a small pot to simmer over the stove for 5 minutes. Once sugar is dissolved, set aside to cool. Strain. Place vodka, triple sec, soda and sliced citrus in a punch bowl or beverage container. Add hibiscus infusion. Stir. Right before guests arrive add 4 cups crushed ice.
Recipe Notes
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