Drinks Cocktails Gin Cocktails Rosy Hibiscus-Gin Lowball 3.3 (3) 3 Reviews On the fence when it comes to gin? Try a sip of this gateway cocktail. Also known as sorrel, roselle—the type of hibiscus used in most hibiscus teas—complements the floral notes of gin, resulting in a refreshing, balanced beverage. Stir leftover hibiscus tea into lemonade for a refreshing nonalcoholic sipper. By Osayi Endolyn Osayi Endolyn Osayi Endolyn is a James Beard Award-winning writer whose work explores food and identity. She is co-author of national bestseller The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food, with Marcus Samuelsson.Expertise: food, culture, identity.Experience: Osayi Endolyn writes at the intersection of food, culture, identity, and place. She's been published in The New York Times, Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. She's a regular contributor to food-centered storytelling on various TV platforms, including Chef's Table and Ugly Delicious on Netflix. Her audio offerings have been featured on NPR's 1A, The Takeaway with Melissa Harris-Perry, The Splendid Table with Francis Lam, and the Sporkful podcast, for which the team won a Webby. Osayi's essays on subjects like the complicated origins of American fried chicken and the experience of dining out as a Black woman in collections "You and I Eat the Same" and "Women on Food" have been widely celebrated. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 2, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate Print Share Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Prop Styling by Kathleen Varner Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 1 Ingredients ¾ cup water 1 regular-size hibiscus tea bag (such as The Republic of Tea) 12 medium-size fresh mint leaves or 6 medium-size fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wheel, for garnish 1 teaspoon dark maple syrup 3 tablespoons (1½ ounces) dry gin (such as Bluecoat) 1 tablespoon (½ ounce) Cocchi Americano Ice cubes 2 dashes orange bitters (such as Angostura) Directions Bring 3/4 cup water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan over high. Add tea bag to water, and remove from heat. Steep until desired strength is reached, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove tea bag, and transfer tea to a small heatproof cup; allow to cool, uncovered, at room temperature 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 40 minutes. Gently muddle herb leaves in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Add lime juice and maple syrup; muddle until liquid is fully extracted. Stir in 1/4 cup hibiscus tea, gin, and Cocchi Americano. Strain mixture into a rocks glass filled halfway with ice cubes. Add orange bitters, and garnish with lime wheel. Make Ahead Tea can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. Originally appeared: January 2021 Rate It Print