Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic gin cocktails, ginger cocktails, hibiscus cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, martini variations, red cocktails, vermouth cocktails
Servings: 1
- 1.5 oz sweetened hibiscus tea
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 2 oz gin
- 0.5 oz white vermouth
- Lemon twist for garnish
Add the hibiscus tea, lemon juice, and ginger slices to a cocktail shaker.
Muddle the ginger firmly to release its flavor.
Pour in the gin and white vermouth, then fill the shaker with ice.
Shake thoroughly until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon.
Pro Tips
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For a smoother finish, double strain the drink to remove any ginger fibers.
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Use fresh, cooled hibiscus tea that’s lightly sweetened to avoid overpowering the drink.
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Adjust sweetness by adding a touch of simple syrup if your tea isn’t already sweetened.