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    Home » Cocktails » Infusions

    How to Make Hibiscus Vodka

    LAST UPDATED: July 17, 2020 PUBLISHED: July 17, 2020 By Pam Greer 10 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Hibiscus Vodka has such a lovely soft floral flavor and is ready in about 8 hours!  I used red petals to make a lovely pink vodka that makes the prettiest cocktails! 

    Bottle filled with soft pink liquid with a label reading Hibiscus Vodka.

    So a few weeks ago, I won an Instagram contest! One of the prizes was an amazing collection of edible flowers and herbs from Gourmet Sweet Botanicals!

    There were pansies, hibiscus, star flowers and more!! I immediately started thinking of all the ways that I could use them!

    It was a busy 3 or 4 days since I wanted to use the petals while they were fresh and gorgeous!

    Up first was this hibiscus vodka. You know how much I love infusions and believe me this one is a keeper!

    It's ready in about 8 hours and just look at that gorgeous color!

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    Bottle of Three Olives Vodka and hibiscus flowers.

    Ingredients

    Vodka - use your favorite brand. We happened to have a bottle Three Olives Vodka on our shelves, so that's what I grabbed.

    Hibiscus flowers - you want edible flowers that haven't been sprayed. You can sometimes find them at the grocery store, farmer's markets or order online from Gourmet Sweet Botanicals, I can vouch for the quality!

    Note - I wanted a pink vodka, so I used all of the red petals. I imagine if I had use yellow and orange I would have had a different color vodka.

    Photo collage showing red hibiscus flowers petals in a jar and vodka being poured in the jar.

    Instructions

    Tear the petals off of the flowers. You want about a cup of petals.

    Place the petals in a jar and pour over 2 cups of vodka.

    Photo collage showing flower petals being muddled in a jar and then a lid put on the jar.

    Gently muddle the flower petals about 5 or 6 times. You just want them to start releasing some of their flavor and perfume.

    Put a lid on the jar. Start taste testing at about 6 hours. You want a soft floral flavor, not too overpowering.

    I liked the strength I had at about 8 hours.

    Photo collage showing flowers being strained out and then a bottle of pale pink liquid.

    Strain the petals out of the vodka. I wish I had taken a photo of the jar so you could see how the petals had given up all their color. I think you can kind of see it in the photo. They were almost an orangey-brown color.

    Pour into a bottle with a lid. It will keep almost indefinitely, but the flavor might fade as it ages. I try to use my infusions up within a year (not a problem for me!)

    Bottle of pale pink liquid with tag reading Hibiscus vodka.

    This was as good as it looks!! A soft floral flavor, just slightly sweet.

    Next week I'll be back with a hibiscus martini that is stellar!

    This pretty pink color is great any time, but wouldn't this make the prettiest cocktails for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, baby shower or any time you want a pretty pink cocktail!

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    Bottle filled with pink liquid and labeled hibiscus vodka.
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    5 from 15 votes

    Hibiscus Vodka

    This lovely floral vodka is so pretty to look at and so delicious in cocktails. Ready in about 8 hours!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Steeping Time 8 hours
    Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 144kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup hibiscus flowers
    • 2 cups vodka

    Instructions

    • Remove the flower petals from the flowers and place in a jar big enough to hold the flowers plus 2 cups of liquid.
    • Add the vodka.
    • Muddle gently by pressing on the petals about 5 or 6 times.
    • Cover and let sit on the counter.
    • Begin checking the flavor at 6 hours. Mine was a desired strength at 8 hours.
    • Strain to remove the flower petals and store in a lidded bottle.

    Notes

    The color of the petals will determine the color of your vodka.  I used all red and pink petals because I wanted a soft pink vodka.  Try yellow and orange for a more orange colored vodka. 
    This will keep almost indefinitely, but the color and flavor will fade.  I try to use all my infusions within a year. 

    Equipment

    Muddler
    Mesh strainer
    Flip top bottle

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Toni says

      July 06, 2021 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      This is so fun to make!! Thank you so much! I loved it!

      Reply
    2. Geetanjali says

      July 06, 2021 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      It was too good!

      Reply
    3. Brianna says

      July 05, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      5 stars
      Made such a pretty cocktail!

      Reply
    4. Brittany says

      July 05, 2021 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Not only is the vodka flavorful, but the color is so beautiful.

      Reply
    5. Liz says

      July 05, 2021 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      The hibiscus flavor in the vodka is perfection!

      Reply
    6. Soniya says

      July 17, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Oh wow! Looks and sounds so delicious and inviting 👌😋 I am sure it's super delicious 😋

      Reply
    7. Sue says

      July 17, 2020 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      This is SUPER cool, and I always have edible flowers around the house! I'm off to see your black pepper vodka next!

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      July 17, 2020 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      I love this! It's my best friends birthday in a few weeks and this would make the perfect gift! Thanks!

      Reply
    9. Anita says

      July 17, 2020 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh my. I love how lovely this looks, and such a great use of hibiscus flowers. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Jenn says

      July 17, 2020 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      I love simple recipes that have so much impact with flavor and color! This is a stunning infusion! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply

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