Sparkling Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler Cocktail Recipe
This Sparkling Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler combines the floral notes of hibiscus tea with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the effervescence of sparkling water. It’s an easy-to-make, refreshing drink that adds a special touch to any brunch.
Looking for a refreshing and beautiful drink to serve at your next party? This Sparkling Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler is the perfect blend of vibrant flavor and stunning presentation. With its bold pink hue, floral notes, and bubbly finish, it’s an easy cocktail (or mocktail!) that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you’re hosting brunch or simply toasting the amazing women in your life, this drink brings a festive, flavorful twist to any occasion.
I, Ashley created this recipe when I put together a Mother’s Day brunch and now it has become my signature Mother’s Day cocktail. Made with naturally caffeine-free hibiscus tea, muddled strawberries, and sparkling water, this cooler is light, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to make. No fancy tools or bartending skills required.
You can even prep the base in advance and top with bubbles right before serving, making it an stress-free addition to your party menu. Keep it alcohol-free or spike it for an adult twist—either way, it’s guaranteed to impress. Ready to sip something that’s as pretty as it is delicious?
Ingredients Needed
- Fresh strawberries — Hulled and sliced
- Hibiscus tea — Brewed and chilled
- Gin — Omit for a non-alcoholic drink
- Sparkling water
- Grapefruit juice
- Simple syrup — Adjust to taste
- Grapefruit wedge — For garnish
- Edible flower — For garnish
How to Make a Sparkling Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler Cocktail
1 — Muddle strawberries: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the sliced strawberries with the brewed hibiscus tea until the strawberries are well crushed.
2 — Combine ingredients: Add the grapefruit juice and simple syrup to the muddled mixture with ice. Shake until well combined and chilled.
3 — Assemble the drink: Strain and pour the strawberry-hibiscus mixture into a glass with ice.
4 — Add sparkle: Top off the glass with sparkling water. Gently stir to combine.
5 — Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a strawberry slice, grapefruit slice and edible flower. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Make ahead: You can prepare the strawberry-hibiscus base ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain the fizz.
- Sweetness level: Adjust the amount of honey or simple syrup based on your preferred sweetness.
- To make a pitcher for a party: Multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you want to have.
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Sparkling Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz hibiscus tea
- 1 3/4 oz gin or omit for a non-alcoholic drink
- 1 oz sparkling water
- 3/4 oz grapefruit juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 strawberry plus more for garnish
- 1 grapefruit wedge for garnish
- 1 edible flower for garnish
Nutrition
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the sliced strawberries with the brewed hibiscus tea until the strawberries are well crushed.
- Add the grapefruit juice and simple syrup to the muddled mixture with ice. Shake until well combined and chilled.
- Double strain and pour the strawberry-hibiscus mixture into a glass with ice.
- Top off with sparkling water. Gently stir to combine.
- Optional: :Garnish with a strawberry slice, grapefruit slice and edible flower. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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