Hibiscus Hug

A Signature Cocktail created for Gabby's Wedding

Wedding Details

Couple's Names: Gabby

Wedding Theme: Elegant

Wedding Colors:

Description

The Hibiscus Hug is a delicate yet vibrant cocktail that embodies the elegance and romance of Gabby and her partner's love story. With a Tiki-inspired twist, this drink combines the nuanced smoothness of aged rum with the fragrant, floral notes of jasmine green tea. A touch of passion fruit adds a tropical flourish, while falernum provides a gentle spice. This cocktail, much like a loving hug, is both comforting and refreshingly original, making it the perfect companion to a sophisticated wedding theme.

Ingredients

1.5 oz aged rum

1 oz jasmine green tea

0.5 oz passion fruit puree

0.5 oz falernum

0.5 oz lime juice

2 dashes aromatic bitters

1 (for garnish) edible flower

1 (for garnish) pineapple leaf

Instructions

1. Brew a strong cup of jasmine green tea and let it cool to room temperature.

2. In a shaker, combine the aged rum, jasmine green tea, passion fruit puree, and falernum.

3. Add freshly squeezed lime juice to balance the flavors with a hint of citrus.

4. Add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters to enhance the complexity of the cocktail.

5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

6. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.

7. Garnish with a floating edible flower and a pineapple leaf for a tropical elegance.