HIBISCUS VALENTINE FIZZ

1.5 Oz. Gin Lemon Lime Soda Juice of 1/2 Lime Juice of 1 Orange 1/4 Oz. Wild Hibiscus Rose Syrup 1 Bag Wild Hibiscus Tea Wild Hibiscus Flower Lime Wedge Long Orange Spiral Twist

Tools: Cocktail shaker, Channel Knife, Tom Collins glass, cocktail pick.

Steep the Wild Hibiscus tea for 10 minutes. Allow this to cool.

Cut the orange spiral twist out of the orange rind using your channel knife. Cut your lime wedge. Rinse a hibiscus flower then gently dry with a paper towel. Insert the lime wedge into the hibiscus flower, gently insert onto a cocktail pick. Set these garnishes aside.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the gin, orange juice and Wild Hibiscus Syrup, shake until chilled and strain into your glass. Top off glass to 3/4 full with the lemon lime soda.

Set the lime and hibiscus flower garnish across your glass. Drape on the orange spiral twist in a fun way, add a straw.

In front of your guest, gently pour the Wild Hibiscus Tea over the surface of your Sparkling Hibiscus Cooler. Do not stir, you want the ombré effect of the tea slowly sinking down through the drink. it can be made with gin or vodka, it just depends on your preference. The gin works well with the floral qualities of the hibiscus, but if you like things a little more subtle and less herbal use the vodka.

Tip: After cutting my orange spiral I wrapped it around a straw and stuck it in the freezer for about ten minutes. This helps it keep the spiral shape when constructing the cocktail.