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!