Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Hibiscus-Ginger Spritz Be the first to rate & review! Rum is optional for this refreshing, big-batch drink. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 21, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Christopher Testani Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 This stunning thirst-quencher gets its deep red color from dried hibiscus flowers, which are sold as flor de jamaica at Latin grocers. The hibiscus mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance; add seltzer just before serving. Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated ginger 6 tablespoons dried hibiscus 6 tablespoons honey 1 cinnamon stick 4 cups water Ice Seltzer Light rum, optional Directions Bring ginger, dried hibiscus, honey, cinnamon stick, and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve into a heatproof container. Add 2 cups water; refrigerate until cold. Pour halfway up ice-filled glasses; top with seltzer. To spike it: Add 1 ounce light rum per serving, before the seltzer. Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, July/August 2016 Rate It PRINT