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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Hibiscus Basil Mixture
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Hibiscus Basil Mixture
- 1
Steep Hibiscus and Basil
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 1 oz of dried hibiscus flowers and 10 fresh basil leaves. Allow the mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes to extract flavors.
- 2
Sweeten the Mixture
After steeping, strain the liquid into a bowl to remove the hibiscus and basil. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the warm liquid, stirring until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
Assembling the Drink
- 3
Prepare the Glass
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 4
Add Ingredients
Pour 2 oz of Granja mezcal and 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger into the shaker.
- 5
Combine with Hibiscus Basil Mixture
Add the cooled hibiscus basil mixture to the shaker with the mezcal and ginger.
- 6
Shake and Strain
Shake well for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
Garnishing the Drink
- 7
Add Garnish
Garnish the drink with a fresh basil leaf and an optional edible flower for decoration.
