When Clark Ross of Mercury offers to make signature cocktails with your Elixirs, you always, always say yes. And this gorgeous little number is proof positive of it!
Newport Beach
2 shots Cranberry Sandhills Elixir
Splash of lime juice
1 shot of Rosa de Jamaica (recipe below)
Shake it together, real good
Serve in a Coupe
Garnish with a candied hibiscus
Rosa de Jamaica Recipe
4 cups of dried Hibiscus calyces
Fill a pot with Hibiscus calyces and 6-8 cups of water
Cover and bring to a boil
To punch up the taste, add cinnamon, ginger or clove to the pot while boiling
Bring down the heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes
Take off the heat and let cool completely
After cooled, strain into a bowl
Pour into a sealed container and refrigerate for no less than 30 minutes
(Are we having fun yet?)
Grab pitcher and add 1 cup of pure cane sugar and 6 cups of water
Add 1 cup of the concentrate
You'll want to taste it to ensure it's not bitter. Add sugar, water and concentrate accordingly!