Hibiscus Ginger Tea and Martini Recipe – This recipe’s delicate floral essence, laced with a bright citrusy note, and ginger spice, makes for the best iced tea….. Or martini… That one could ask for!

Hibiscus Ginger Tea and Martini Recipe

An Inspiring Find!

One day in the grocery store, I strolled past an enormous pile of crispy burgundy objects in the produce department. I picked one up and smelled it. To my amazement, here in this small-town store, I had found a mountain of dried hibiscus flowers!

Hibiscus and Ginger Tea Benefits

According to Organic Facts, hibiscus tea is amazing for you. Mixed with the healing powers of ginger, this tea is full of antioxidants and vitamin c.

It can help lower your high blood pressure and high cholesterol while also helping aid your digestive tract or immune system. This tea is naturally low in calories, due to the dried hibiscus flowers and is caffeine-free. 

Hibiscus Flowers Are The New Drink Sensation!

Needless to say, after playing with the hibiscus flowers I have found them to be a truly versatile ingredient. Their delicate floral essence, laced with a bright citrusy note, makes them perfect for flavoring beverages, light desserts, and dressings!

I often steep them in water for hibiscus tea. But most recently, I have been making hibiscus simple syrup for all sorts of concoctions! This simple syrup works wonders in whipped cream, creme brulee, even delicate baked goods.

And the hibiscus simple syrup makes one killer martini! (The Martini Recipe is below the Hibiscus Ginger Tea recipe.)

Get The Full (Printable) Recipe Below For How To Make Hibiscus Ginger Tea and Martini

P.S. If you can’t find dried hibiscus flowers, look for hibiscus tea bags!

Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea and Martini

How to Prepare Hibiscus Tea:

  • Add ginger and dried hibiscus flowers all to a large pot.
Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea and Martini
  • Bring the water to a boil. Allow the ginger and hibiscus flowers to boil in the water for 3-5 minutes.
Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea and Martini
  • Let the mixture cool and strain the ginger and hibiscus flowers from the tea. 
Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea and Martini
  • Pour the tea into a pitcher and serve over ice. Add a garnish to fancy it up.
Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea and Martini
 

How To Make A Martini With Hibiscus And Ginger:

  1. Start with making the hibiscus simple-syrup: 
    • Cut a 2-inch piece of ginger into thin slices (no need to peel). Add 1 1/2 cups of water, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1 large handful of dried hibiscus flowers, and the sliced ginger to a small saucepan. 
    • Bring to a boil. Cover, and remove from heat. Allow the infusion to steep until cooled to room temperature. Strain out the flowers and ginger, reserving some for garnishes.
  2. Depending on how you like your martinis (shaken or stirred) will depend on how to mix them. 
    • Shaken – add the hibiscus-ginger simple-syrup to the cocktail shaker with the vodka/gin and club soda/seltzer. Shake a few times, then pour into a martini glass.
    • Stirred – In a short glass, add the hibiscus-ginger simple-syrup, vodka/gin and club soda/seltzer. Stir all together until fully blended and then pour into your martini glass. 
  3. Add a Garnish on top for some extra flair. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the health benefits of hibiscus and ginger? 

These ingredients help with lowering high blood pressure, aid digestion, and it is loaded with vitamin c and antioxidant flavonoids. 

How long can I keep this tea? 

It can stay in your fridge for about a week. (But with my family, this is usually gone within a few days!)

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Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea and Martini

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Hibiscus Ginger Tea and Martini Recipe – This recipe’s delicate floral essence–laced with a bright citrusy note mixed with ginger makes for the best iced tea…..or martini…that one could ask for.
Servings: 4 Quarts

Ingredients

Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea

Hibiscus-Ginger Simple Syrup

Hibiscus Ginger Martini

  • 1 ounce Hibiscus-Ginger Simple Syrup
  • 1 ounce vodka or gin
  • 2+ ounces seltzer or club soda
  • Garnish: pieces of ginger and rehydrated flowers

Instructions

Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea

  • Add water, ginger, and dried hibiscus flowers to a large pot.
  • Bring the water to a boil. Allow the ginger and hibiscus flowers to boil in the water for 3-5 minutes.
  • Let the tea cool down in temperature. Then strain out the ginger and dried flowers.
  • Serve over ice.

Hibiscus-Ginger Simple Syrup

  • Cut a 2 inch piece of ginger into thin slices. (no need to peel)
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of water, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1 large handful of dried hibiscus flowers, and the sliced ginger to a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover, and remove from heat.
  • Allow the infusion to steep until cooled to room temperature. Strain out the flowers and ginger, reserving some for garnishes.

Hibiscus Ginger Martini

  • Shaken – add the hibiscus-ginger simple-syrup to the cocktail shaker with the vodka/gin and club soda/seltzer. Shake a few times, then pour into martini glass.
  • Stirred – In a short glass, add the hibiscus-ginger simple-syrup, vodka/gin and club soda/seltzer. Stir all together until fully blended and then pour into your martini glass.
  • Add Garnish on top for some extra flair!

Notes

There are so many different ways to use that hibiscus ginger simple syrup, have fun with it and let me know of any great recipes you create with it!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving, Calories: 162kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 49mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 40g, Vitamin A: 131IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 4mg
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Beverage
Author: Sommer Collier
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