Recipe: Newport Beach, crafted by Mercury
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!