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Watermelon Hibiscus Mimosa
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Author:
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings
8 cocktails.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1
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
Hibiscus Syrup
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4 Tbsp Hibiscus Sugar
- 2 oz water
Hibiscus Watermelon Blend
- 2 oz hibiscus syrup
- 16 oz watermelon juice
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
To Serve
- 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.
Recipe Note
Note: Bottled watermelon juice/water is available at many stores. Look for cold-pressed varieties such as WTRMLN WTR. However, we think nothing beats the true flavor of pure watermelon, so if you’re up for preparing it fresh, follow the easy steps below. We promise the extra effort will be worth it!