This easy, cool, refreshing hibiscus spritz can be enjoyed with or without the alcohol.

Its a perfect drink for backyard entertaining or just a relaxing night at home.

Plus, its pretty.

Two tall glassed with hibiscus mocktails inside. Ice cubes are inside the glass and a lime wedge sits on the lip of each glass with additional lime wedges next to the glass in front. Partial view of a bowl of dried hibiscus in the background to the right of the second glass.

Nick Evans

Make the syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge.

How Does Hibiscus Taste?

Hibiscus is a dried flower with a vibrant pinkish color and a tart, floral flavor.

Dried hibiscus is displayed on the palm of a hand. The hand is held above the plastic containers it came in.

Nick Evans

The sugar in the simple syrup helps sweeten the drink and balance the sharp taste of the flower.

Indeed, it does, but like a slightly sour, fruity herbal tea.

A pound of flowers will last a very long time!

Horizontal view of two side by side tall glassed with hibiscus cocktails inside. Ice cubes are inside the glass and a lime wedge sits on the lip of each glass with additional lime wedges to the right of the glasses. Partial view of a bowl of dried hibiscus in the background to the right of the second glass.

Nick Evans

It works out, because the dry flowers soak up some of the liquid.

It should be steaming, but there is no need to boil the syrup.

Whats the Best Vodka for Hibiscus Spritz?

I like to use a mid-range vodka for my spritzes.

Dont use a super cheap vodka either.

For me, I likeTitos vodka, which is pretty much always in my liquor cabinet.

Not Drinking?

Make a Hibiscus Spritz Mocktail!

Even if you arent drinking, this simple syrup is a delicious thing to have in your fridge.

Just a splash of it in any ice water or sparkling water is a nice treat.

It will keep for a couple of weeks.

Bonus tip for parents:Kids LOVE this, and it is an easy reward drink.

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Hibiscus Spritz

This recipe makes enough hibiscus simple syrup to make eight spritzes.

Heat over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is steaming.

Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.

Then strain out flowers.

Store syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Add vodka and 1 ounce of the simple syrup to a tall glass.

Stir together and add ice.

Top with sparkling water.

Serve with a wedge of fresh lime.

To Make a Mocktail: Add 1 1/2 ounces of the simple syrup to sparkling water.