Strawberry Hibiscus Rum Spritz

            strawberry hibiscus rum spritz

This refreshing cocktail is full of tropical flavors

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 a lime, quartered
• 1/4 cup mango, pineapple, or passion fruit juice
• 1/4 cup coconut water
• 2 ounces rum
• sparkling water, for topping
• 2 strawberries, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium size pot. Remove from the heat, add the hibiscus flowers and 1-2 teaspoons honey. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and discard the hibiscus flowers. 

2. In a tall glass, muddle the lime and mint leaves. Add a handful of crushed ice, the mango juice, coconut water and the rum, gently mix to combine. Pour sparkling water over top to about 3/4 the way up the glass. Add the sliced strawberries and top with hibiscus tea. DRINK.