Sweet & Hot Hibiscus Mimosa
A drink that looks like it was made for a beautiful brunch. Delicate bubbles, orange freshness, a floral note of hibiscus and a sweet-and-spicy honey syrup. This isn't just a mimosa — it's its more interesting, festive and slightly bold version.
Preparation
- 1
Make the syrup. Combine the spicy honey with warm water 1:1 until the honey fully dissolves. Let it cool a little.
- 2
Start with hibiscus. Place the hibiscus flower in syrup at the bottom of a tall glass.
- 3
Add the bubbles. Fill the glass about ⅔ with non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling tonic.
- 4
Add the honey syrup. Pour in 2 tbsp of the spicy honey syrup.
- 5
Finish with orange. Top with orange juice and stir very gently. Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.
Chef's tips
- —Want more heat? Add a little more spicy honey syrup.
- —Want a lighter taste? Use more sparkling water or a dry non-alcoholic sparkling drink.
- —Want a fruitier version? Add a little grapefruit or pineapple juice.
- —Don't stir too hard — that keeps the bubbles. Best enjoyed with avocado toast or a cheese board.
What to pair it with
Sweet & Hot Hibiscus Mimosa is at its best with light brunch dishes, fruit and sweet-and-savoury snacks.
- avocado toast
- cheese board
- fruit platter
- croissants
- pancakes
- waffles
- cream cheese toasts
- spicy breakfast sandwiches
- berries
- light prosciutto or cheese bites
✨ Perfect match
An especially great pairing is avocado toast or a cheese board. The orange and hibiscus add freshness, and the spicy honey beautifully highlights the salty and creamy flavours.
