Blushing Brandy Hibiscus Warmer

This Blushing Brandy Hibiscus Warmer is a delightful wintry cocktail with a rich ruby hue, combining the delicate floral notes of hibiscus flowers with the warmth of wintry spices and brandy. It's a perfect alternative to mulled wine or whisky toddy, offering a punchy yet complex flavor. The hibiscus infusion, combined with lime juice and brandy, creates a fabulous warming drink that's sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Blushing Brandy Hibiscus Warmer

A wintry cocktail with hibiscus flowers, wintry spices, and brandy, offering a punchy yet complex flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 2 1/2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 tsp allspice berries, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 2 tbsp spiced hibiscus syrup (from above)
  • 1/3 tsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1 2/3 oz good quality brandy

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, boil water and add hibiscus flowers, sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves.
  2. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, then strain the mixture to obtain the spiced hibiscus syrup.
  3. Combine 2 tbsp of the spiced hibiscus syrup with lime juice and brandy in a glass.
  4. Stir well and serve warm.