Spiced Cranberry Hibiscus Smash

This Spiced Cranberry Hibiscus Smash is a refreshing and festive cocktail perfect for the holidays. The combination of Koloa Kauai Spice Rum, white cranberry juice, and homemade hibiscus syrup is complemented by the bright flavors of lime and mint. The vibrant red color and tart cranberry taste make it a delightful addition to any holiday gathering.

Spiced Cranberry Hibiscus Smash

A refreshing and festive cocktail with Koloa Kauai Spice Rum, white cranberry juice, and homemade hibiscus syrup, complemented by lime and mint.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz Koloa Kauai Spice Rum
  • 1.50 oz White Cranberry Juice
  • 2-2.50 oz Soda Water
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 lime, sliced into thin rounds
  • A handful of mint leaves
  • Cranberries (frozen or fresh, for garnish)
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and hibiscus flowers over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool. Strain the syrup into a jar to remove the hibiscus leaves. Chill the syrup until ready to use.
  2. In a large collins glass, pour simple syrup and a few mint leaves. Gently muddle to bruise the mint leaves. Add crushed ice and a lime wheel on top of the ice. Layer more ice, mint leaves, and lime wheels until the glass is full.
  3. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine spiced rum, white cranberry juice, and lime juice. Shake well, then pour into the prepared glass. Top with soda water.
  4. Garnish with a lime slice, a sprig of mint, and whole cranberries. Serve immediately.