“Refresh, recharge, and go the distance.”
A vibrant, herbal-citrus mocktail that’s lightly complex but easy to make.
Ingredients (per drink)
- 3 oz Citrus-Hibiscus Tea Infusion (recipe below)
- 1 oz Rosemary-Honey Simple Syrup (recipe below)
- 1 oz fresh citrus juice orange or mandarin or Citrus Super Juice (recipe below)
- 2 oz soda water (to top)
- Ice
Rosemary-Honey Simple Syrup Recipe
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Method:
→Combine honey and water in a small pot over medium heat.
→Add rosemary sprigs, simmer 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
→Remove from heat, let steep 10 minutes, then strain and cool.
→Store in the fridge (up to 2 weeks).
Citrus-Hibiscus Tea Infusion Recipe
- 2 hibiscus tea bags (or loose-leaf hibiscus)
- 1 cup hot water
- Zest of half an orange
Method:
→Steep hibiscus tea with orange zest in hot water for 5–7 minutes.
→Strain and chill.
Citrus Super Juice Recipe (optional, regular orange juice is ok too)
- 1 Large Navel Orange or 2 Mandarin Oranges, washed
- 1 cup water
- Sugar or sweetener to taste
Method:
→Wash fruit thoroughly, cut into quarters, peel ON.
→Blend fruit with water at high speed in a blender.
→Strain to remove peel and pith pieces.
→Sweeten to taste (or just add extra syrup when making the mocktail).
→Store in the fridge (up to 1 week).
Mocktail Assembly
- In a shaker with ice, combine hibiscus infusion, juice, and rosemary-honey syrup.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a stemless wine glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water for a gentle sparkle.
Garnish
- Orange wheel or twist
- Small sprig of rosemary for aroma
Flavor Profile
Bright, tart hibiscus + mandarin/orange, balanced with honey sweetness and an herbal rosemary backbone. Refreshing, sophisticated, and not overly sweet.