Hibiscus Moscow Mule (or Sorrel Moscow Mule in Jamaica) is the new favorite cocktail around here. Or as I refer to it, the argument-settling, friendship-remaking, evening-saving Hibiscus Moscow Mule. Let me rewind for a moment. So, this was a bit topical. Had some people over, just after the Brexit vote. And I’ve got both pro and anti-friends. And I hadn’t realized quite the depth of feeling that had been involved.
Anyway, one person came in (let’s call him Bob) with a bottle of vodka, shouting “let’s celebrate! Freedom from the tyranny of the Eurocrats!” Which made my friend (let’s call him Pete) seethe, and start getting seriously cross. It looked like the whole evening was going to be ruined by two people repeating hackneyed certainties when, in the middle of it all, Pete asked about a drink. Which made Bob produce his vodka, and say that to keep going he needed a Moscow mule or something like that. Long story cut short – they actually made up, while going through my cupboard searching for the perfect cocktail ingredients, and finding some hibiscus syrup in the fridge. Yeap, quarrel over, and calmness reigned over a hibiscus Moscow mule.
Sorrel Moscow Mule – Why You’ll Love It
This hibiscus cocktail is really perfect for the Christmas holidays. It is refreshing, has some of my favorite things like hibiscus and ginger beer along with a splash of lovely Christmas color. You can easily add more alcohol if you prefer a bit more of a kick. The sorrel syrup can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to a week.
How to Make a Hibiscus Moscow Mule
To Make The Hibiscus Mule
Add the ginger beer, vodka, hibiscus syrup (see below), and lemon juice with some ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake the mixture and decant into a glass. Add extra ice and garnish with dried hibiscus flowers or lemon slices, if desired.
To Make Hibiscus Syrup
Combine the sugar, water, and dried hibiscus flowers in a small saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool, strain out the hibiscus, and pour into a container. Store your sorrel syrup in the fridge for up to a week.
Is Hibiscus and Sorrel The Same?
Jamaican sorrel, or Caribbean sorrel, is another name for a hibiscus plant called Roselle. Roselle is native to West Africa, and is a very popular drink ingredient.
More Jamaican Recipes
Jamaican Rum Punch. Homemade Jamaican Curry Powder. Jamaican Steamed Cabbage. Jamaican Curried Goat. Instant Pot Jamaican Carrot Soup. Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge. Thank you for reading my Jamaican Sorrel Moscow Mule recipe post. And please visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
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