Hibiscus and Rose Cosmopolitan

Hibiscus and Rose Cosmopolitan
Hibiscus syrup. Nassima Rothacker
Epoch Times Staff
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Hibiscus and Rose Cosmopolitan

A Cosmo is classically made with cranberry juice, but I’ve found that you can just as easily substitute hibiscus syrup made from dried hibiscus flowers. They have the same vivid color as cranberries but a lovely floral aroma, too.
Serves 1
  • Ice cubes
  • 4 tablespoons Hibiscus Syrup (recipe follows)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Splash of pink lemonade (the French La Mortuacienne is a good one)
  • 2 drops of rose water
  • Orange twist or poached hibiscus flowers (reserved from making the Hibiscus Syrup), to garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add all the ingredients except the garnish, and shake vigorously.