Spiced Hibiscus Paloma (N/A)
A vibrant, citrus-forward mocktail with tart grapefruit, fresh lime, and a softly spiced hibiscus base. Bold in color, balanced in flavor, and lightly sparkling.
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Ingredients
2 ounces cold water
2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
1 ounce spiced hibiscus syrup
½ ounce fresh lime juice
Soda water, to top
Instructions
Add the cold water, grapefruit juice, spiced hibiscus syrup, and lime juice to a shaker.
Add ice and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with soda water and give a gentle stir.
Garnish with a lime wheel or dried hibiscus flowers.
Spiced Hibiscus Syrup
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 cinnamon sticks
Peel of one orange
1 cup sugar (or equal to the amount of brewed tea)
Instructions
Add water, hibiscus flowers, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel to a medium saucepan.
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 — you should have about 1 cup of concentrated tea.
Return to the saucepan and stir in sugar over low heat until fully dissolved.
Cool to room temperature, then transfer to a sealed jar or bottle.
Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Notes from the Bar
Hibiscus Flavor
Hibiscus brings a naturally tart, cranberry-like flavor and a rich ruby color that makes this mocktail feel special without being sweet.
Dried Hibiscus Flowers
Dried hibiscus flowers are used to make the syrup and also work beautifully as a garnish. → Link to dried hibiscus flowers
Seasonal Variation
If you prefer a brighter, lighter version for summer, you can make a simple hibiscus syrup without the warming spices. Steep dried hibiscus flowers in hot water, strain, then stir in sugar to taste. It is fresher and more straightforward, with less depth than the spiced version.
Citrus Balance
Fresh grapefruit and lime keep this drink crisp and refreshing. Adjust the lime slightly if your grapefruit is especially sweet or tart.
Ice Choice
Crushed or pebble ice softens the tartness and keeps the drink extra cold.
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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.
Each Date Nite includes a curated menu, cocktail pairing and a playlist, as well as another thoughtful extras like make-ahead tips, leftover ideas or table talk prompts to carry the night.
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