Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, gather with loved ones, and celebrate everything that makes our moms so special. If you’re planning a brunch, garden party, or just want a relaxing drink to enjoy together, these three herbal cocktail recipes are a beautiful way to toast to her.
We’ve created these recipes using ingredients you can find at Akshar Herbs and Spices – dried hibiscus flowers, edible rose petals, and green cardamom pods. Each cocktail is floral, refreshing, and made with love—just like Mom deserves.
1. Hibiscus Rose Sparkler
A light, ruby-red cocktail that tastes as beautiful as it looks.
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers (Available to Purchase)
• 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ tsp rose water or 1 tbsp dried rose petals
• 1 cup sparkling water (or club soda)
• ½ cup vodka or gin (optional)
• Ice
• Mint & rose petals for garnish
Instructions:
1. Brew the Hibiscus Base: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add hibiscus flowers, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep another 10–15 minutes. Strain and let it cool.
2. Mix the Drink: In a shaker or glass pitcher, combine the cooled hibiscus tea, lime juice, rose water, and honey. Stir or shake until honey is fully dissolved.
3. Assemble: Fill two glasses with ice. Pour in your hibiscus mix until halfway full, then top each glass with sparkling water (and alcohol, if using). Stir gently.
4. Garnish: Add mint leaves and a few rose petals on top. Serve immediately.
Common Questions:
• Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, brew the hibiscus tea a day in advance and store in the fridge. Assemble just before serving to keep the sparkle.
• Is it kid-friendly?
Totally! Just skip the vodka/gin and you’ve got a gorgeous herbal mocktail.
2. Cardamom Citrus Mule
A warm-spiced twist on the classic Moscow Mule – zesty, smooth, and comforting.
Ingredients:
• 3–4 crushed green cardamom pods
• Juice of ½ orange
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 2 oz vodka (or ginger kombucha for non-alcoholic)
• Ginger beer (to top)
• Orange peel and cardamom for garnish
Instructions:
1. Start with the Spice: Crush the cardamom pods slightly to release their aroma. Add to a shaker.
2. Mix: Add orange juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and vodka (or kombucha). Shake with ice for 20 seconds.
3. Pour & Top: Fill a copper mug or glass with ice. Strain in the mix, then top with cold ginger beer.
4. Garnish: Twist an orange peel over the top to release oils, then drop it in with a floating cardamom pod.
Reader Tips:
• Can I use ground cardamom instead of pods?
Pods are ideal for flavor without clouding the drink, but you can steep 1/8 tsp ground cardamom in the juice for 5 minutes, then strain.
• What’s a non-alcoholic version?
Skip the vodka and use a splash of spiced ginger kombucha instead. Still refreshing, with added gut health benefits!
3. Strawberry Hibiscus Rosé Fizz
Fruity, floral, and perfect for brunch – this cocktail is spring in a glass.
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers (Available to Purchase)
• ½ cup chopped strawberries
• 1 tbsp agave or honey
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ cup chilled rosé wine or sparkling rosé
• Ice
• Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions:
1. Make the Tea: As with the first recipe, steep hibiscus flowers in 1 cup of hot water for 10–15 minutes. Strain and cool.
2. Muddle the Fruit: In a shaker or bowl, mash strawberries with lemon juice and agave until juicy.
3. Combine & Shake: Add the cooled hibiscus tea to the muddled strawberries. Shake or stir well.
4. Serve: Fill glasses with ice. Pour the mix in, then top with chilled rosé. Garnish with a strawberry slice.
FAQs:
• Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, just thaw them first so they’re easier to muddle and release juice.
• What rosé should I use?
Any dry or semi-dry rosé works well. Sparkling rosé makes it feel extra festive.
Where to Get the Ingredients
All the key ingredients in these cocktails—dried hibiscus flowers—are available at Akshar Herbs and Spices. We specialize in hand-selected, sun-dried hibiscus flower and more loose leaves , Herbal Tea Bags for both wellness and culinary use.
A Toast to Mom
These drinks aren’t just cocktails—they’re a way to connect, to slow down, and to celebrate Mom with intention. Whether she loves floral flavors, bold spice, or fruity fizz, there’s something here that will make her smile.
Cheers to the women who raised us, nurtured us, and deserve every beautiful sip.