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blood orange hibiscus spritzers | two red bowls

blood orange hibiscus spritzers | two red bowls

blood orange hibiscus spritzers | two red bowls

Thank you to Sanpellegrino for sponsoring this post and providing the products used in this recipe!  All statements and opinions are solely my own.

It’s been hot again this week!  I love it.  Just as I was getting sad about the end of the summer and the evenings were getting seriously cool and crisp, the heat and humidity is back for just a little longer.  It’s not too stifling, but it’s enough to comfort me that fall isn’t quite here yet — and it’s perfect for a few end-of-summer hibiscus spritzers to use up the surplus of hibiscus concentrate from these doughnuts on Tuesday.  I didn’t anticipate exactly how much concentrate I’d have left over from that recipe, but it’s actually kind of wonderful to have on hand — hibiscus tea is gently tart and refreshing, full of good-for-you things that help lower your blood pressure and aid in digestion, and using up the concentrate hasn’t felt like a chore at all.

So when Sanpellegrino asked if I might have a mocktail recipe in mind for their Sparkling Fruit Beverages, hibiscus sprang to mind as the perfect thing to use.  The flavors they offer are all a range of bright, citrus-y ones, from their classic limonata to a pomegranate-orange blend.  I chose blood orange to use here — I thought its mellower flavor would complement tangy hibiscus in just the right ways, and to round it off with a weightier, more fragrant sweetness, I used up the last of the rose petal preserves from these parfaits a few weeks back.  With an extra dose of sparkling mineral water, the result is not too sweet, but light, fresh, and as playful in taste as it is vibrant in color.  I hope you enjoy!

blood orange hibiscus spritzers | two red bowls

blood orange hibiscus spritzers | two red bowls

blood orange hibiscus spritzers | two red bowls

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Blood orange hibiscus spritzers.

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I called these spritzers just because I thought the name was fun and fitting for a refreshing, fizzy summer drink, but they don’t contain any wine — if you’re looking for a traditional spritzer, feel free to replace some or all of the sparkling water with wine.

Ingredients

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  • 11.15 oz (330 ml can) Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa
  • 3–4 oz hibiscus concentrate
  • 1–2 tbsp rose petal preserves
  • 16.9 oz (500 ml bottle) Sanpellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water (seltzer or soda water will work, too)
  • ice for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the first three ingredients in a large pitcher and stir gently until combined. Add the sparkling water until the spritzer reaches your desired strength — I preferred the full bottle for a less sweet spritzer. If the spritzers are too tart, add a bit of honey or simple syrup. Stir again until well-mixed, then pour over ice and enjoy cold!

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  1. Kristin | Tasty Joy

    I’m just loving all the hibiscus as of late! While we’re have a cooler week, with no AC it’s still a bit muggy in the afternoons, perfect for giving these a try! The doughnuts are still on my list too!

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  2. Lynn | The Road to Honey

    It is sad that summer seemed to whiz by us; however, it still feels like summer is clinging on for dear life here in Boston as the temperatures have been in the 90s. This makes this mocktail the perfect sip to keep the hubby and I feeling refreshed on these blistering days. I love that you paired blood orange with hibiscus. . .such a unique flavor combination.

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  6. Lindsey

    between your fig and rose parfaits, your yeast baked hibiscus doughnuts, and now this beautiful sipper! the blush-y-rose and rouge shades in all 3 are just breathtaking. all the hearts to you! xo

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  13. Anonymous

    Been enjoying hibiscus and oolong tea mix in the morning. haven’t thought of hibiscus as a cool drink. I’ll have to try this..thanks

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  16. Beau Ciolino

    We’re obsessed with that blood orange soda! It’s an awesome base for cocktails and spritzers, and this hibiscus tea looks like an amazing addition! I don’t know why you’re happy about it being hot still but I won’t hold it against you ;P

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  19. Sini

    Who said this drink could be enjoyed only during warm summer days? Heck, these kind of drinks should be enjoyed year round! That color is just magnificent and I’m eager to discover all those different flavors from the hibiscus concentrate to the preserved rose petals. To me, this spritzer sounds to be perfect for pretty much every occasion.

    P.S. “I called these spritzers just because I thought the name was fun and fitting for a refreshing, fizzy summer drink”. Haha, you’re just the best, Cynthia!

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