Hibiscus Breeze Fizz
This elegant and refreshing cocktail, the Hibiscus Breeze Fizz, is a delightful combination of floral and ginger flavors with a hint of bubbly effervescence. The hibiscus and ginger syrup adds a beautiful pink hue and a touch of spice to the drink, which is balanced by the crispness of the Prosecco and the zing of ginger ale. It's the perfect choice for a sunny afternoon or a special celebration.
Hibiscus Breeze Fizz
An elegant and refreshing cocktail with floral and ginger flavors, topped with a bubbly fizz.
Ingredients
- 3/8 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/2-inch thinly sliced ginger piece
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup cold ginger ale
- 1/2 cup cold Prosecco or Champagne
- ice cubes
- lemon slice (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine water, hibiscus flowers, and ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the sugar and stir until melted in the last minute of simmering.
- Strain the syrup into a heatproof bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Reserve half of the flowers in a small bowl and let them cool to room temperature as well.
- Cover the syrup and reserved flowers with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- When ready to serve, combine the syrup, ginger ale, and Prosecco in a large pitcher or glass bowl.
- Add ice, reserved flower petals, and lemon slice if using.
- Serve immediately.