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Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail

[heart_this] · Jun 14, 2018 · 43 Comments

Sweet, bright, and refreshing, this Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail is great for summer entertaining.

Shot of Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail in double old-fashioned glasses garnished with fresh mint.

I’m not a big drinker, I occasionally have a glass of wine with dinner or with appetizers when I’m entertaining. 

After experiencing a sweet vermouth cocktail at a friends house, I was curious and decided to learn a bit more about the intriguing ingredient in the drinks my friend served. It was a pretty simple cocktail, she mixed sweet vermouth, sparkling water, a splash of fresh orange juice with a twist of orange zest. However, the most popular drink that uses vermouth is a martini, which is a bit too strong for my taste.

Vermouth, what is it?

Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with herbs, spices, seeds, flowers, barks, roots and various botanicals. It’s fortified with distilled alcohol which keeps it from spoiling as quickly as traditional wine.

There are several kinds of vermouth, the most popular are red which is sweet, and white which is dry. In this recipe, I used sweet vermouth and one of my favorites, hibiscus tea.

Shot of Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail ingredients.

You’ll need to make your tea and allow it to cool in your fridge. I recommend you make your tea several hours before you need it for your cocktails or overnight, so that it’s nice and chilled when you’re ready to make your cocktails.

Cocktail time is super easy, simply mix, stir and pour.

Overhead shot of dried hibiscus flowers.

Shot of hibiscus tea in tea maker infuser.

The herbal sweetness of the vermouth combined with the tart florals of the hibiscus tea, with a touch of citrus is amazing.

Angled overhead shot of two glasses of Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail.

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Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail


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5 from 11 reviews

  • Author: Celeste
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Description

The herbal sweetness of the vermouth combined with the tart florals of the hibiscus tea, with a touch of citrus is amazing.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 oz Lemoncello Liqueur
  • several sprigs of fresh mint leaves
  • crushed ice
  • 3 oz. sweet vermouth
  • maple syrup or sweetener of your choice to taste
  • 3 to 4 dashes of aromatic bitters
  • several slices of lemon wedges

Instructions

Place lemoncello liqueur and 6 to 8 mint leaves into a cocktail shaker, muddle to release the flavor of the mint.

Add ice, vermouth, 1 ½ cups of the hibiscus tea, maple syrup or sweetener of your choice, and bitters.

Shake to combine.

Pour over two glasses of ice and garnish with mint leaves and a lemon wedge. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer, you can omit the mint and simply add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake to combine, pour over ice and enjoy.

  • Category: Beverage

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3/4 cup
  • Calories: 147kcal
  • Sugar: 19.6g
  • Sodium: 14.7mg
  • Fat: 0.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 0.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0

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Close-up overhead shot of two glasses of Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail.

Close-up shot of Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Tea Cocktail

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  1. Kate says

    June 18, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Love drinks like this that are cooling in the summer months. I give it a try (:

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      June 22, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Kate I hope you like it, have fun!

      Reply
  2. Joe says

    June 18, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    This looks absolutely amazing! I just tried a fennel infused vermouth spritzer with gin and rhubarb that was delicious. Love these summery recipes!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      June 22, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      Wow, the infused vermouth spritzer drink sounds very interesting.

      Reply
  3. Leigh Suznovich says

    June 18, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    Oh my, this looks dangerously good and refreshing for a summer cocktail!

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    • Celeste says

      June 22, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks Leigh, I’m not a big drinker, so drinks like this one are perfect for me. I hope you have a chance to give it a try.

      Reply
  4. Camilla Hawkins says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:54 am

    This cocktail looks so pretty and I bet it tastes amazing with all the different flavours marrying together!

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      You’re right Camilla this is an amazing cocktail. The flavors are wonderful and work well together.

      Reply
  5. Valerie says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    I love iced tea and enjoy it year round. I haven’t had a cocktail like this one, it sounds like it has an interesting flavor.

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      It’s a refreshing drink, and the flavors marry well together. Hibiscus tea is one of my favorites and it’s wonderful in this cocktail.

      Reply
  6. Claudia Lamascolo says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    this sounds so refreshing but its perfect on these hot hot summer days. Looks like a winner to me!

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      It was certainly a winner at my last gathering and I’ll be serving it at my next gathering.

      Reply
  7. Gloria says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    This sound like the perfect drink for a BBQ party. Love the colour, and the flavour combination sounds delicious too. I would make it by the pitcher full and let the guests help themselves.

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 6:09 pm

      Gloria you and I think alike. I made a big pitcher full and my guest served themselves at my last gathering.

      Reply
  8. Veena Azmanov says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:34 am

    I love how cool and refreshing this sounds and I love the sound of sweet vermouth. This would be perfect to serve at a BBQ party in this hot weather. Definitely saving this for later

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 6:06 pm

      Veena this is a good one to serve at a BBQ. I served it at our last gathering and it was a hit.

      Reply
  9. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    I saw this and immediately wanted one. Adding the ingredients to the grocery list, stat!! IT looks fantastic for summer!

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      You’re like me when you see something you like, you make plans to give it a try. I hope you like it, enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Cathleen says

    July 29, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    This looks delicious! Just one question, where can you get the dried hibiscus flowers?

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Cathleen, I got my flowers from Whole Foods bulk tea selection.

      Reply
  11. Marisa Franca says

    July 29, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    What an interesting beverage. I simply love the color and the use of limoncello is fascinating. We do use vermouth but the dry variety in cooking. I’ll have to make a point of getting the sweet variety and make this beautiful drink.

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      I’ve used dry vermouth in cooking as well, but after learning more about sweet vermouth I decided it was time to create a drink perfect for the hot summer months.

      Reply
  12. Michelle says

    July 29, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    Wow, I’m loving all the herbs and spices in this drink. Sounds like it could cure anything!

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      Yeah, it’s amazing the number of herbs and spices in this drink. Refreshing and delicious, perfect for warm summer days.

      Reply
  13. Noel Lizotte says

    July 29, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    Now that’s what I call a cocktail! Beautiful and tempting! I appreciate the education, too, on what makes vermouth different from wine. I had no idea.

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      After learning so much about how vermouth is made I was motivated to come up with a refreshing summer drink.

      Reply
  14. Tammy says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    That is one hell of a drink! How gorgeous and refreshing 😀 I am in love with the idea of combing vermouth, hibiscus and limoncello. My goodness, I need a glass of this right now ;D Cheers!

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    • Celeste says

      July 29, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks Tammy, the flavors are amazing together. Hopefully you’ll give one this a try soon.

      Reply
  15. Melissa says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    I love the sounds of this, a nice and simple cocktail for the warm months! It also helps that it is stunning to look at!

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    • Celeste says

      August 1, 2018 at 11:49 am

      You’re right Melissa, this cocktail is simple and perfect for those hot summer days and nights.

      Reply
  16. Claire says

    July 29, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    Everything about this creams, make me and drink me all summer long!!!!
    The colour is just beautiful and I love the use of hibiscus!

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Thanks, I sometimes make a batch and keep in the fridge so it’s ready when i am.

      Reply
  17. swathi says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:47 pm

    Your post made me think I need to buy Vermouth now. Love this hibiscus tea cocktail, I am going to make this for next weekend.

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Swathi I certainly hope you enjoy this drink. You can customize to suit your taste.

      Reply
  18. Heather says

    July 30, 2018 at 5:27 am

    What an amzing drink! Love the herbs and spices and great combination of flavors with the hibiscus tea and lemoncello .. beautiful pics and lovely recipe

    ★★★★★

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    • Celeste says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Heather, It’s a really refreshing drink.

      Reply
  19. Natalie says

    July 30, 2018 at 9:22 am

    I love vermouth. I love its flavor. This drink looks super refreshing and so enjoyable. I’m making this for me and my hubby soon. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Christina Holmes says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    I cant wait to try this recipe!!

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  21. Shreya Chaudhari says

    July 30, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    this sounds sooo good

    Reply
  22. Ranelle says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    This sounds delicious AND refreshing. I live ina very hot climate and LOVE LOVE LOVE hibiscus tea! Def. need to try this one!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Ranelle I hope you can enjoy this as much as I do. So refreshing.

      Reply
  23. Kasey says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Love this! Going to have to try!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Kasey, enjoy!

      Reply

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