Familiar Hibiscus Gin Collins

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A floral and lightly tart Collins cocktail using hibiscus syrup and gin, topped with sparkling water for a crowd-pleasing refreshment. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, hibiscus syrup, and fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 145 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz hibiscus syrup, and 1 oz fresh lemon juice.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled and combined.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Top with 3 oz sparkling water and gently stir once with a bar spoon to integrate.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by floating a lemon wheel on top and placing a single edible hibiscus flower on the surface for an elegant presentation.

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