Spirits Gin Rosy Hibiscus-Gin Lowball 2.5 (2) 2 Reviews On the fence when it comes to gin? Try a sip of this gateway cocktail. Also known as sorrel, roselle—the type of hibiscus used in most hibiscus teas—complements the floral notes of gin, resulting in a refreshing, balanced beverage. Stir leftover hibiscus tea into lemonade for a refreshing nonalcoholic sipper. By Osayi Endolyn Osayi Endolyn Instagram Website Osayi Endolyn is a James Beard Award-winning writer whose work explores food and identity. She is co-author of national bestseller The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food, with Marcus Samuelsson.Expertise: food, culture, identity.Experience: Osayi Endolyn writes at the intersection of food, culture, identity, and place. She's been published in The New York Times, Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. She's a regular contributor to food-centered storytelling on various TV platforms, including Chef's Table and Ugly Delicious on Netflix. Her audio offerings have been featured on NPR's 1A, The Takeaway with Melissa Harris-Perry, The Splendid Table with Francis Lam, and the Sporkful podcast, for which the team won a Webby. Osayi's essays on subjects like the complicated origins of American fried chicken and the experience of dining out as a Black woman in collections "You and I Eat the Same" and "Women on Food" have been widely celebrated. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 17, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Prop Styling by Kathleen Varner Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 1 Ingredients ¾ cup water 1 regular-size hibiscus tea bag (such as The Republic of Tea) 12 medium-size fresh mint leaves or 6 medium-size fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wheel, for garnish 1 teaspoon dark maple syrup 3 tablespoons (1½ ounces) dry gin (such as Bluecoat) 1 tablespoon (½ ounce) Cocchi Americano Ice cubes 2 dashes orange bitters (such as Angostura) Directions Bring 3/4 cup water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan over high. Add tea bag to water, and remove from heat. Steep until desired strength is reached, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove tea bag, and transfer tea to a small heatproof cup; allow to cool, uncovered, at room temperature 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 40 minutes. Gently muddle herb leaves in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Add lime juice and maple syrup; muddle until liquid is fully extracted. Stir in 1/4 cup hibiscus tea, gin, and Cocchi Americano. Strain mixture into a rocks glass filled halfway with ice cubes. Add orange bitters, and garnish with lime wheel. Make Ahead Tea can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. Rate it Print