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    6 Jun 17, 2016 Alcohol  |   Jump to Recipe

    Blackberry Hibiscus Cooler Cocktail Recipe

    The first day of summer is coming up this Monday, and you know what that means. It’s backyard barbecue time.

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    Blackberry Hibiscus Cooler Cocktail Recipe

    When I throw a party during the summer months, I often like to serve a big batch cocktail or an easy do-it-yourself cocktail. This Blackberry Hibiscus Cooler is a little bit of both. The base of the cocktail is a syrup infused with fresh blackberries and dried hibiscus. Tinted a gorgeous hue of shocking magenta, the syrup tastes like pure summer. To complete the cocktail, citrusy Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, fresh lime juice and soda water are stirred in with ice until well chilled. Whole blackberries and lime wedges to garnish.  This Blackberry Hibiscus Cooler is sweet, tart and incredibly refreshing on a hot summer day. Continue reading for the recipe plus tips on how to prepare this drink for a party!

    Blackberry Hibiscus Cooler Ingredients

    The recipe below is for just one cocktail, but it can easily be scaled up to fit any summer bash. You’ll make enough syrup for 10 cocktails, so to make a pitcher, simply combine all the blackberry hibiscus syrup with 10 ounces of Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila (silver) and the juice of 5 limes. If you serve the drink immediately, you can also stir in 15 ounces of soda water. If you’re not planning on serving the drink immediately, let your guests add the soda water to their own drink as needed. The blackberry hibiscus syrup also easily scales up if you need 10+ cocktails!

    Also be sure to have enough ice available to keep these coolers well chilled. If a guest asks if they can bring something, ask for ice!

    Blackberry Hibiscus Syrup

    Blackberry Hibiscus Cooler Cocktail Recipe

    Blackberry Hibiscus Cooler Cocktail Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Servings 1 cocktail

    Ingredients
      

    For the blackberry hibiscus syrup:

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 8 ounces fresh blackberries
    • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus, rinsed

    For the cocktail:

    • 1 ounce blackberry hibiscus syrup
    • 1 ounce Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila
    • Juice of 1/2 lime
    • 1 1/2 ounces chilled soda water

    1 lime wedge, to garnish

      Fresh blackberries, to garnish

        Instructions
         

        • To make the blackberry hibiscus syrup, add water and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add the blackberries. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook berries until they break down and release their juices (about 5 minutes). You can use a fork or masher to help break up the berries while they’re cooking. Return the pan to medium heat, stir in the dried hibiscus, then bring the mixture back to the boil. Take the mixture off the heat, and let cool completely. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar.
        • To make the cocktail, combine 1 ounces of blackberry hibiscus syrup with tequila and lime juice in a short tumbler filled with ice, stirring to combine and chill. Add the soda water, and gently stir to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge and some blackberries.

        Notes

        * The recipe makes enough syrup for 10 cocktails. Leftover syrup can be store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Also try in iced tea or over pancakes, yogurt and ice cream.
        Tried this recipe?Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can check it out!

        This post was written in partnership with Olmeca Altos Tequila. All thoughts, opinions and recipes are my own. Connect with Olmeca Altos Tequila on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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        Categories: Alcohol Tags: blackberries, dried hibiscus, lime, soda water, sugar, tequila

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        Comments

        1. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

          June 17, 2016 at 7:34 am

          First day of summer = our anniversary. And I totally know what cocktail we’ll be drinking. 🙂

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 20, 2016 at 5:38 pm

            HAPPY ANNIVERSARY :)!! I’d love to help you celebrate with some of these 🙂

            Reply
        2. Shanna @ Pineapple and Coconut says

          June 17, 2016 at 7:37 am

          5 stars
          This came out gorgeous!!! I am so making this ASAP!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 20, 2016 at 5:37 pm

            Thanks Shanna! Let me know how you like them 🙂

            Reply
        3. [email protected] says

          June 17, 2016 at 7:51 am

          Yay for soon coming first day of summer!! These coolers are stunning Brandon!! have a great weekend!!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 20, 2016 at 5:37 pm

            I knoooow! It’s really hot here in San Diego (high 90’s), so we’ve definitely been staying cool with these cocktails. Thanks Ami!!

            Reply
        4. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

          June 17, 2016 at 9:01 am

          You’re on quite the roll with your tequila cocktail lineup and I am loving them all! I have a hibiscus tea I like but I love the sound of cocktails with it more than tea 🙂

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 20, 2016 at 5:36 pm

            Haha YES! I’ve got one more coming up soon. Thanks Averie 🙂

            Reply
        5. DessertForTwo says

          June 20, 2016 at 5:13 am

          Yesssssss! I’m ready for hibiscus drinks this summer! This one is beautiful!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 20, 2016 at 5:33 pm

            I’ve got a big bag of dried flowers to make drinks all summer long. Thanks Christina :)!!

            Reply
        6. Matt says

          June 20, 2016 at 7:26 pm

          113 here today. I need a few of these!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 29, 2016 at 3:05 pm

            Yeah, it’s been so hot recently!!

            Reply
        7. Jennifer Farley says

          June 21, 2016 at 4:40 am

          I need to try this!!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            July 1, 2016 at 8:53 am

            Let me know if you do :)!

            Reply
        8. lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

          June 21, 2016 at 6:30 am

          Your ability to provide refreshing drinks is on point! These coolers looks amazing!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 29, 2016 at 3:06 pm

            Thanks Lauren!!

            Reply
        9. gerry @ foodness gracious says

          June 21, 2016 at 10:58 pm

          I so want to be your neighbor!!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 29, 2016 at 3:06 pm

            Haha thanks Gerry!

            Reply
        10. Sarah says

          June 23, 2016 at 1:48 pm

          I’ve definitely been remiss at stalking your blog. But now I’m back to it and reminding myself why I love it! Also I just realized that you also are a San Diego based food blogger! I have a fantasy of throwing a San Diego food blogger party… hehe 🙂

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 29, 2016 at 3:09 pm

            Awww thanks Sarah! Haha a San Diego Food Blogger party sounds like fun!! If you do plan one, let me know 🙂

            Reply
        11. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says

          June 25, 2016 at 3:13 pm

          Obsessed with the color hibiscus infuses into this cooler! And the little tanginess sounds so refreshing!

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            June 29, 2016 at 3:10 pm

            Such a pretty color!! Thanks Sarah.

            Reply

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