Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus Sangria for One
Raspberry liqueur, bourbon, grapefruit juice and chilled hibiscus tea shaken with muddled mint and strained over fresh ice. A bold single serving.
Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus Sangria for One
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutesRaspberry liqueur, bourbon, grapefruit juice and chilled hibiscus tea shaken with muddled mint and strained over fresh ice. A bold single serving.
Ingredients
2 ounces raspberry liqueur
1 ounce bourbon whiskey
1 ounce grapefruit juice
0.75 ounce chilled hibiscus tea
3 fresh mint leaves
1 hibiscus tea bag, brewed and chilled
1/2 cup hot water, for brewing
1 cup ice, for the shaker
1 cup fresh ice, for the glass
1 grapefruit wedge, for garnish
1 mint sprig, for garnish
3 raspberries, for garnish, optional
Directions
- Brew the hibiscus tea bag in the hot water and chill the tea in the fridge.
- Muddle the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker to release the oils.
- Pour in the raspberry liqueur and the bourbon.
- Add the grapefruit juice.
- Add the chilled hibiscus tea.
- Add the ice and shake gently for about 8 to 10 seconds, which is enough to chill and combine.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a mint sprig.
- Add a few raspberries on a pick if you like.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- For a version without alcohol, use extra hibiscus tea and a splash of raspberry syrup in place of the liqueur and bourbon. Chill the tea a day ahead so it is ready to use. This drink does not keep, so shake it fresh. Multiply the measures to make a few glasses in a row, one shaker at a time.
Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus for one
This is built like a cocktail, not a pitcher. Hibiscus tea brings tartness and color, grapefruit adds a bitter edge, and the raspberry liqueur rounds it off. Muddling the mint gently releases oil without tearing the leaves into bits.
A short shake of 8 to 10 seconds chills it without watering it down.
What you can change
Brew the tea a little stronger if you like it tart. Rye can stand in for the bourbon. Fresh raspberries muddled with the mint add body.
Do not shake for a full minute. Over-diluted, it tastes thin.
Serving and prep ahead
Strain over fresh ice, not the ice you shook with. Serve with salty snacks or dark chocolate.
Chill the tea a day ahead. The mixed drink does not keep, so shake each one as you go.
Scaling it up
For a small group, shake one drink at a time rather than doubling in a big shaker. A crowded shaker chills badly and dilutes the drink. Muddle each batch of mint separately, and use a fine strainer so no leaf bits end up in the glass. Garnish with one fresh mint leaf and a lime wheel.
Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus Sangria for One at a glance
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 servings
- Ingredients: 12, led by raspberry liqueur, bourbon whiskey, grapefruit juice, chilled hibiscus tea
Tips for Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus Sangria for One
For a version without alcohol, use extra hibiscus tea and a splash of raspberry syrup in place of the liqueur and bourbon. Chill the tea a day ahead so it is ready to use. This drink does not keep, so shake it fresh. Multiply the measures to make a few glasses in a row, one shaker at a time.
Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus Sangria for One FAQ
How many people does Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus Sangria for One serve?
This recipe makes 1 servings.
What do I need to make Raspberry Bourbon Hibiscus Sangria for One?
12 ingredients, led by raspberry liqueur, bourbon whiskey, grapefruit juice, chilled hibiscus tea. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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