Hard Seltzer Pass The Tabu Recipe

Rim (optional)

If you want a sweet or savory rim, rub the glass lip with the lime wedge, then dip the rim into a shallow plate with coarse sugar or Tajín. Set the glass aside.

Fill a highball or Collins glass with large ice cubes. Large ice slows dilution and keeps the seltzer fizzy longer.

Build

In a chilled pint glass or shaker (no ice needed for this build), combine fresh lime juice (0.5 oz), fresh grapefruit juice (1 oz), hibiscus syrup (0.5 oz) and elderflower liqueur (0.25 oz, optional). Stir briefly to integrate.

Add Seltzer

Pour the 12 oz chilled hard seltzer gently down the side of the glass containing the juice/cordial mixture to preserve carbonation. Use an unflavored or light lemon-flavored hard seltzer to keep balance with citrus and hibiscus.

Give the drink one gentle stir (1–2 turns) with a bar spoon to combine without flattening the seltzer.

Float the thin grapefruit wheel on top and tuck the lime wedge on the rim. If you rimmed the glass, adjust garnish placement so it doesn't fall into the rimmed area.

Serve immediately with a straw or short stirring spoon so guests can re-stir before sipping if desired.