Hibiscus Moscow Mule {Sorrel Moscow Mule}

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Treat yourself to this easy Hibiscus Moscow Mule recipe made with ONLY 5 ingredients!!!

two glasses of hibiscus moscow mule

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.

closeup view of a glass of hibiscus moscow mule garnished with lemon rosemary and ice

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.two glasses of hibiscus moscow mule

How to Make a Hibiscus Moscow Mule

To Make The Hibiscus Mule

  1. Add the ginger beer, vodka, hibiscus syrup (see below), and lemon juice with some ice into a cocktail shaker. 
  2. Shake the mixture and decant into a glass.  
  3. Add extra ice and garnish with dried hibiscus flowers or lemon slices, if desired.

To Make Hibiscus Syrup

  1. Combine the sugar, water, and dried hibiscus flowers in a small saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. 
  2. Allow the mixture to cool, strain out the hibiscus, and pour into a container. 
  3. Store your sorrel syrup in the fridge for up to a week.

one glass filled with hibiscus moscow mule cocktail and set on a wood serving board

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.

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Hibiscus Moscow Mule – West African Flavors

An easy Hibiscus Mule Recipe that is perfect for all sorts of occasions.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: African, American, Western
Servings: 4
Calories: 372.73kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (75ml) ginger beer
  • 3 Tbsp vodka
  • 1/4 cup (75ml) hibiscus syrup
  • 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ice cubes
  • lemon slices

For the Hibiscus Syrup

  • 1/2 cup (110g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (55g) dried hibiscus flowers or more for a darker syrup

Instructions

Hibiscus Mule Instructions:

  • Add the ginger beer, vodka, hibiscus syrup, 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.

Hibiscus Syrup Instructions:

  • 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 the hibiscus syrup in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Nutrition

Calories: 372.73kcal | Carbohydrates: 72.67g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 55.9mg | Potassium: 53.08mg | Sugar: 72.01g | Vitamin C: 5.81mg | Calcium: 10.95mg | Iron: 3.03mg

 

 

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21 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love this! I’ve had hibiscus for ages and now at last I know what to do with it! Love Fentimans, such great quality yummy drinks.

  2. 5 stars
    A Cocktail turns all moods always smooth. 😀 Imagine having this gorgeous drink at the beach during sunset time. I think so I would go for a swim afterwards fully recharged by the cocktail

  3. Good thing your friends made up. These mixers sound delicious and they are beautiful. I can imagine pairing the mixer with printed copy of your recipe and giving as a hostess gift over the holidays.

  4. 5 stars
    What a gorgeous looking cocktail! I love the story of its creation too, hah! I’m loving these new Fentimans mixers – especially the pink grapefruit. Goes rather well with gin, if I do say so myself!

  5. 5 stars
    Everyone seems to be loving ginger beer at the moment and I’m loving the sound of the hibiscus syrup…I’ve never had either…what a perfect way to try them both! 🙂

  6. Ohh my this looks gorgeous. Hibiscus has such a lovely flavor! Definitely on my holiday cocktail list for the upcoming parties, I’m pretty sure everyone will love this 🙂

  7. 5 stars
    OK. I got the hibiscus and I’m ready to give this recipe a try! Looks so refreshing.

  8. 5 stars
    oh my gosh, this looks amazing! I love hibiscus and I’m also eyeing that Grapefruit Tonic Water. what a pretty and festive color, too. 🙂

  9. This sounds like it would make a great holiday drink..Beautiful colors as well!

  10. This sounds amazing! I’m in the US, and as you might imagine, we’re all having our own version of the Brexit argument right about now. Everyone needs one of these hibiscus moscow mules to calm down! 🙂