Makes
1 drinkIngredients
For the Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1½ cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
- ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers
For the drink
- 4 ounces dry Prosecco
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce hibiscus simple syrup recipe follows
- ½ ounce fresh lime
- 4 dashes of hibiscus water
- Raspberry and mint garnish
Instructions
For the Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until all the sugar is dissolved. Once the sugar just comes to a boil, lower heat to simmer and continue to cook on low for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep for at least 30 minutes or longer. When cool, strain and pour into a storage container or squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the drink
- Mix Prosecco, gin, hibiscus simple syrup, lime and hibiscus water in cocktail shaker over ice. Pour into champagne flute. Garnish with a few raspberries and a mint sprig.