Berry Hibiscus Smash Cocktail
The Berry Hibiscus Smash is made with brown sugar hibiscus syrup made with C&H® Light Brown Sugar. It is mixed with vodka, strawberries, lime and topped with club soda, for a refreshing summer drink.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Airtight container
Ingredients
For the Brown Sugar Hibiscus Syrup
- ½ cup C&H® Light Brown Sugar
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
For the Berry Hibiscus Smash Cocktail
- 2 Strawberries
- ¾ oz Brown Sugar Hibiscus Syrup
- ¾ oz lime juice
- 1½ oz vodka
- 2 oz club soda
- Optional: Strawberries, lime wheel, hibiscus flower for garnish
Instructions
For the Brown Sugar Hibiscus Syrup
- Add C&H® Light Brown Sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from heat, add dried hibiscus flowers and steep for 15 minutes. Cool completely. Strain into an airtight container, discarding hibiscus flowers.
For the Berry Hibiscus Smash Cocktail
- Add strawberries and 3/4 oz of the Brown Sugar Hibiscus Syrup to a cocktail glass. Muddle until the strawberries are broken down.
- Add vodka and lime juice to the cocktail glass and stir. Fill the glass with ice.
- Fill the glass with club soda. If desired, garnish with strawberry and lime slices and hibiscus flowers.