Hibiscus Cherry Vodka Spritz

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Hibiscus Cherry Vodka Spritz
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Servings 3-4

Ingredients

3/4 cup fresh cherries
1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
1-2 tablespoons honey
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup vodka
sparkling water, for topping

Instructions

1. Add the cherries to a medium size pot. Use a muddler or a fork to mash the cherries up until they are almost pulp like. Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the hibiscus flowers. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain into a pitcher, pressing out any juice left in the strainer, discard the hibiscus flowers and cherries.

2. Add the honey, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and vodka. Chill until ready to serve.

3. To serve, pour over ice and top with sparkling water. Enjoy!