Spiced Hibiscus Bourbon Smash
Bourbon, spiced hibiscus syrup, and muddled blackberries with fresh lemon — deep ruby, tart, and warm with ginger and cinnamon underneath.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
Build Your Drink
Ingredients
2 oz bourbon
¾ oz spiced hibiscus syrup (full recipe here)
½ oz lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2-3 blackberries, fresh or frozen
Crushed ice
Garnish: basil sprig + cinnamon stick
Cocktail method
In a shaker glass, muddle the hibiscus syrup and blackberries.
Add bourbon, lemon juice, bitters and ice.
Shake until chilled and strain over crushed ice.
Garnish with fresh basil and a cinnamon stick.
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.
Flavor Profile
Warm, spiced hibiscus syrup brings a festive floral sweetness balanced by tart lemon and rich bourbon.
Seasonal Garnish
Fresh basil and star anise make this cocktail look as beautiful as it tastes, perfect for Christmas entertaining.
Batch It for Parties
To batch, combine 12 oz bourbon, 4½ oz hibiscus syrup, 3 oz lemon juice, and 12 dashes bitters in a pitcher; chill and pour over ice when ready to serve.
Serving Style
Serve over crushed ice in a rocks glass for the best texture and presentation.
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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We created this for you — and the one you love.
Kevin & Kate
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