A tall, frothy pink cocktail topped with rosemary and star anise, set against a dark background for a bold, elegant contrast.

Hibiscus Gin Fizz

Gin and spiced hibiscus syrup with fresh lemon, heavy cream, and egg white — tart, floral, and deeply pink with a silky foam dome that makes it feel like an occasion.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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Ingredients

2 oz gin
1 oz spiced hibiscus syrup (full recipe here)
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

Cocktail method

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

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SPICED HIBISCUS SYRUP

We make our own for this one — it's ginger-forward, keeps in the fridge for up to three weeks, and works across a whole collection of cocktails. Full recipe here.

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.

Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.

A ritual we return to

Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.

Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.

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