HIBISCUS AND LAVENDER PROSECCO PUNCH

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Hibiscus and Lavender Prosecco Punch image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     beverage

Time 6h50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 sprigs fresh lavender
1 tablespoon dried hibiscus
1 tablespoon dried lavender
1 cup fresh lemon juice (6 lemons)
1 1/2 cups seltzer
3/4 cup vodka
Honey Simple Syrup, recipe follows
One 750-ml bottle prosecco
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • For the lavender ice cubes: Place a sprig of fresh lavender in 24 large square ice cube molds. Fill the molds with water and freeze until solid, 2 hours.
  • For the punch: Combine 1 1/4 cups water and the hibiscus and dried lavender in a small saucepot. Bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and discard the lavender. Cool in the refrigerator.
  • To a large pitcher, add the hibiscus-lavender water, lemon juice, seltzer, vodka, all the Honey Simple Syrup and a few lavender ice cubes. Stir to combine and top off with the prosecco.
  • Serve the punch in glasses over lavender ice cubes.
  • Put the honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepot over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the honey. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

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