HI-GINGER FIZZ
Hibiscus, Fresh Ginger, & Prosecco – Three of our favorite things, and the Hi-Ginger Fizz includes them all. This is a perfect cocktail for these transitional fall days – not quite fall, but no longer summer. A perfect blend of tartness and spice, from the homemade hibiscus/ginger syrup, and the sweetness of prosecco.
Make the hibiscus and ginger root syrup in a larger batch, and invite your friends over for cocktail hour – it is something you can prepare ahead of time.
Hibiscus & Ginger Root Syrup Ingredients & Directions
1/2 cup of dried hibiscus flowers
2 cups of water
1/2 cup of sugar
1 inch piece of fresh ginger root – thinly sliced
a pinch of salt
Combine hibiscus, water, and ginger into a saucepan and bring to a heavy boil. Stir in the sugar and pinch of salt, and reduce to a light simmer. Continue for 20 minutes to create a reduction. Let the mixture cool completely, then strain out hibiscus and ginger root.
Cocktail Ingredients & Directions
1 oz. vodka
2 oz. chilled ginger ale
2 oz. Prosecco
1.5 oz. of Hibiscus & Ginger Syrup
Combine vodka and syrup in a mixer with ice, shake to chill. Strain mixture into glass, and top with ginger ale and prosecco. Serve “up” or on the rocks.
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Cocktail & Photo by: Bryan Whitaker