Category: Alchemical Elixirs
Ruby Wyvern Hibiscus Spritz
Description
A ruby infusion of hibiscus, raspberry and citrus that opens with a bright, wing-like sparkle.
Why You’ll Love This
- Hibiscus and raspberry produce a vivid ruby colour.
- Citrus keeps the floral flavour bright and clean.
- Simple to scale from two glasses to a feast pitcher.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Makes
2 goblets
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
- 400ml boiling water
- 100g raspberries
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 200ml sparkling water
Method
- Steep hibiscus in boiling water for 8 minutes, then strain and cool.
- Mash raspberries with honey and orange juice.
- Strain the berry mixture into the hibiscus tea.
- Pour over ice and top with sparkling water.
Alchemist’s Tip
Steep no longer than ten minutes to avoid bitterness. Frozen raspberries work well.
Serving & Storage
For a feast pitcher, double every ingredient and add the bubbles just before serving.
