Hibiscus Gin Tonic
A floral twist on a classic gin and tonic, infused with vibrant hibiscus syrup and fresh lime for a striking pink-hued refresher. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, hibiscus syrup, and fresh lime 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 160 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.
Ingredients
- 1.75 oz gin
- 0.75 oz hibiscus syrup
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz tonic water
- 1 piece lime wheel
- 1 edible hibiscus flower
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large rocks glass with large clear ice cubes to the top.
- Step 2: Pour 1.75 oz gin, 0.75 oz hibiscus syrup, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Gently stir with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to chill and blend flavors without losing carbonation.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz tonic water, pouring slowly to preserve bubbles.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel floated on top and an edible hibiscus flower resting delicately on the surface.
