Hibiscus Gin Fizz
A silky, effervescent cocktail that’s equal parts floral, tart, and luxurious. Hibiscus gives it a vivid hue and bright tang, balanced by creamy foam and a hint of botanical gin.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Spiced Hibiscus Syrup
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 cinnamon sticks
2 orange peels
1 cup sugar (or equal to the amount of brewed tea)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine water, hibiscus flowers, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and orange peels.
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 3–4 minutes.
Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract the liquid (you should have about 1 cup).
Return the liquid to the saucepan and add sugar, stirring over low heat until fully dissolved.
Cool to room temperature, then transfer to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Hibiscus Gin Fizz
Ingredients
2 oz gin
1 oz spiced hibiscus syrup
1 oz lemon juice
¾ oz heavy cream
1 egg white (or ¾ oz aquafaba)
1 oz soda water (in bottom of glass)
Garnish: dried lemon wheel + hibiscus flower
Instructions
Shake all ingredients (except soda water) with a large ice cube until well chilled.
Discard ice and shake again (dry shake) to build the foam.
Pour 1 oz soda into the bottom of a chilled Collins glass.
Double strain cocktail over the soda.
Freeze 5–10 min to set the foam.
Poke a hole in the foam and add a touch more soda for a dramatic dome.
Garnish with star anise.
Notes from the Bar
Foam Technique
Dry-shake all ingredients without ice first to build a stable, creamy foam before adding ice and shaking again.
Cream Balance
Heavy cream softens hibiscus’ natural tartness and gives the drink its velvety, luxurious texture.
Gin Choice
Empress 1908 gin enhances the color, creating an extra-vivid jewel tone that looks stunning in the glass.
Pouring Tip
Pour gently over soda to preserve the layered effect and frothy crown on top.
Glassware
Serve in a tall Collins glass to highlight the height of the foam and the cocktail’s elegant pink gradient.
Garnish
Top with a dried lemon wheel, hibiscus flower, or rosemary sprig for a festive finish.
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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
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