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Love Potion (Gin, Strawberry and Hibiscus Cocktail)

Course Drinks
Keyword empress gin, gin, hibiscus, hibiscus tea, jamaica, muddled strawberries, strawberries
Servings 1 Drink

Ingredients

Muddled Strawberries

  • 1 cup Strawberries (roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Honey or sugar (I used honey, but sugar or agave are totally fine if you want it to be fully vegan)
  • 1/4 cup Water

Hibiscus Tea

  • 8 Hibiscus flowers (dried)
  • 4 cups Water

Full Cocktail

  • 2-3 tbsp Muddled strawberries
  • 2 oz Hibiscus tea
  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed, please)
  • Ice

Garnishes

  • Strawberries
  • Lemon slices

Instructions

  • Make the hibiscus tea. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then add 8 hibiscus leaves and leave to steep for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a jar or a glass container and set aside to cool. I stuck mine in the fridge to expedite the process, though you can also add ice!
  • Now make the muddled strawberries. To do this, heat 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup honey or sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk to combine. When you can no longer see honey or sugar, remove from heat. Add the chopped strawberries to the mix and mash with a blunt object (I used a mortar and pestle).
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of muddled strawberries to a glass (I used a tumbler). Then add ice, followed by 2 oz hibiscus tea. Next, add 2 oz gin and then 1 oz lemon juice.
  • Add garnishes and admire the beauty of your drink. I liked seeing a bit of a gradient, so I drank mine as is. Feel free to give yours a little stir, though!