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Today we are talking tropical spring cocktails!!
It’s pretty clear that I am in spring GO mode. Even though our weather forecast is for more snow, I am determined to keep the days bright! Sooo, I thought I might share this fun cocktail creation of mine. This drink was one hundred percent inspired by fresh hibiscus flowers that showed up on my door step one afternoon. Since I have hard time finding them at my local grocery store or even Whole Foods, I order my edible flowers online from California at least once a month. A lot of you often ask where I get my edible flowers from, this place is the cheapest I’ve found, but it’s still pricy…I can’t help it though, I am edible flower obsessed.
Anyway, I’ve always loved hibiscus tea…but, I have never actually seen a fresh hibiscus flower. Have you guys? They are possibly one of the prettiest flowers EVER. I knew right away that these flowers needed to be turned into a pretty spring cocktail for Cocktail Saturday. And you guys, I could not be happier with how this drink turned out. It’s SO good and super fun too!
The bottom layer is a mix of mint, lime, mango juice (pineapple or passion fruit juice would be great here too!), coconut water, and rum. THEN, that top red layer…that’s the hibiscus tea. You definitely want to swirl the tea throughout the drink, but it’s fun watching it slowly slide down into the mango mix. All of the flavors together make the most tropical creation. They totally make me want to hightail it to Florida for spring break…anyone with me? I wish that was happening, but as I sit here in Colorado dreaming of warmer days, pools and palm trees, at least I’ll be sipping on a tropical hibiscus smash. YES, please. 🙂
Cheers to weekends and pretty hibiscus flowers!
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Oh my……
Koloa Rum is our favorite. It is made on Kauai and you can get it through a distributor. I will make this! We have hibiscus in our front yard – it is hardy to our temperatures her in the Seattle area. Koloa Rum is double distilled and really amazing!
Thank you for sharing!!!
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WOW!! That sounds amazing, i’m so jealous!!
This drink not only looks pretty, it sounds delicious as well! So tropical!
So happy you like it Melissa, thank you!
This is so gorgeous, the absolute perfect spring cocktail! 🙂
Its my new favorite (: Thanks Laura!
What a perfect Spring cocktail!
Thank you Matt!
I want all the spring tropical cocktails, please! This one is absolutely GORGEOUS!
Right?! Can’t get enough myself! Thanks Jennifer, hope you love it!
This is literally the prettiest drink I’ve ever seen, I almost wouldn’t want to drink it!
Almost of course! Haha, thanks Gina!
This one is so pretty Tieghan! And I love the ingredient list. I bet it tastes just as good.
I hope you get to try and be the test of the taste! Thanks so much!
Ooh this looks perfect for spring!
Thanks Sara (:
This might possibly be the most beautiful drink EVER.
Wow, thank you so much Ramona!
Maybe I’m just yearning for warmer weather (or maybe it’s your mad photog skillz) but this alcoholic beverage is the most beautiful picture I’ve seen in ages! Can’t wait to try it!
Haha, wow. Thanks so much Amanda! I’m sure it has a lot to do with the warmer weather (:
So pretty!! I’m in total flower mode too. I can’t wait to fill my house with fresh picked ones! I’m with Jean…this cocktail would be so pretty in a gorgeous punch bowl 🙂
I didn’t even think of the punch bowl, it would be so perfect!
Thanks Lindsay so happy you like it (: Enjoy your fresh flowers!
What a beautiful drink! And those flowers are GORGEOUS!
Thanks so much Shannon(:
I started mixing up some cocktails with hibiscus tea last summer but none as festive as this one! I’ll be attending a luau themed bridal shower in a few months and I can envision a punch bowl filled with this festive beverage.
Ah that would be the perfect drink for a bridal shower!! Hope its amazing. Thanks Jean!
Yes, please.
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Haha, thanks Ruth (:
This Tropical Smash drink looks refreshing, colorful and perfect for a Saturday afternoon chilling at home. Enjoying the Miami weather:)
So perfect for a relaxing Saturday! Thanks Carlos, hope you had a great weekend!