Watermelon Hibiscus Mimosa
The Spice & Tea Exchange
8 cocktails.
5 minutes
1 hour
Perfect for brunch or a picnic, this blend of watermelon, hibiscus, and bubbly is refreshment at its finest. For an easy kid-friendly, alcohol-free version, swap the sparkling wine for seltzer or sparkling white grape juice.
Ingredients
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- 4 Tbsp Hibiscus Sugar
- 2 oz water
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- 2 oz hibiscus syrup
- 16 oz watermelon juice
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
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- 750 ml bottle chilled sparkling white wine*
- special equipment: blender
- *Prosecco, Cava, or Champagne
Directions
- Prepare Hibiscus Syrup. Add sugar and water to a small (8-inch) saucepan. Heat over medium-low just until sugar has fully dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain fully to remove hibiscus. Allow to cool. Yields 3 to 3½ ounces.
- Assemble Hibiscus Watermelon Blend. Combine hibiscus syrup, watermelon juice, and orange juice in a 32-ounce mason jar; secure lid and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble Cocktail. To a flute or coupe glass add 3 ounces hibiscus watermelon blend. Top with 3 ounces of chilled sparkling wine of choice.
- Watermelon Juice
- 5 cups chopped seedless watermelon
- Add watermelon chunks to a blender. Blend on medium speed for 20 to 30 seconds. Pass contents through a mesh strainer. Using the back of a spoon, press the watermelon purée against the strainer to push through as much juice as possible; discard any remaining solids. Yields approximately 18 to 20 ounces.