Hibiscus Spritz Recipe

October 22, 2025

Chef Demetrius Brown crafted the Hibiscus Spritz cocktail for Cocktails and Castoffs event featuring DIG’s Hibsicus & Djar Bitters

CATEGORIES Recipes

Ingredients

1.5 oz dry gin
0.5 oz St-Germain
0.75 oz lemon juice
1 oz hibiscus syrup
9 dashes DIG Hibiscus & Djar Bitters (see details below)

Directions

Combine in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, hibiscus syrup, and 6 dashes of DIG bitters.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled (about 15 seconds).
Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Finish with 3 drops of DIG bitters on top for aroma and garnish with a twist of lemon or edible flower if desired.

About DIG Hibiscus & Djar Bitters

DIG’s Hibiscus & Djar Bitters honors the practices and heritage of the communities we serve. These botanicals have been cherished in African cuisine and traditional medicine for generations. Crafted from a blend of Hibiscus, Djar (Grains of Selim), Lemon Peel, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Gentian Root, it brings depth, warmth, and a sense of place to every sip.

Get your own bottle of DIG’s Hibiscus & Djar Bitters and join us in celebrating 20 Gardens Before 20 Years. Learn how here.

Demetrius Brown

Demetrius has been on a relentless quest to explore Caribbean and Afro-American cultures and culinary traditions. He creates food that connects with his roots, channeling heritage into his extraordinary contemporary cuisine. As the co-owner of Bread & Butterfly in Atlanta, he crafted the Garden Mule cocktail for DIG’s Cocktails and Castoffs event—a fundraiser showcasing the culinary skills of some of Atlanta’s top chefs. The love they put into their dishes, the stories and passions cooked into their food reflect the very work DIG does every day.