Hibiscus Cardamom Syrup

Think of this as cocktail magic in a bottle. Hibiscus Cardamom is built around full, round, berry-like hibiscus flowers and rose hips — the kind of deep ruby-red flavor profile that anchors a great drink — finished with whole cardamom for warm, aromatic depth. The result is sophisticated without being fussy: a single ounce can transform a dull vodka soda into something that tastes deliberately made.

It's the syrup we reach for when a cocktail needs to feel a little more grown-up. Splash it into Prosecco for a hibiscus mimosa that ruins regular mimosas for you forever. Stir it into mezcal and lime for a cocktail with smoke and floral depth in equal parts. Add it to Aperol and sparkling wine for a hibiscus spritz that blows the regular Aperol Spritz out of the water. Equally happy in mocktails: mixed with sparkling water and a squeeze of lime, it drinks like a hibiscus iced tea with cocktail-level complexity.

Tasting Notes: deep ruby hibiscus, soft berry tartness, warm cardamom depth, gentle rose hip lift

The Short Version: A cocktail-grade floral syrup built from whole hibiscus flowers, rose hips, and cardamom — designed to add bittersweet berry depth and aromatic spice to drinks without the fuss.

Ingredients: Filtered water, hibiscus flower, rose hip, whole cardamom, organic cane sugar, citric acid.

Perfect For: Home bartenders, brunch cocktail enthusiasts, hibiscus-tea fans, anyone tired of Aperol Spritzes that taste like every other Aperol Spritz, and people who love deep-red drinks with a story.

Best Enjoyed In: Hibiscus mimosas (½ oz syrup + 4 oz Prosecco), hibiscus margaritas (1 oz + tequila + lime), hibiscus mezcal sours, hibiscus-Aperol spritzes, or 1 oz syrup + 6 oz sparkling water for a hibiscus iced-tea-style mocktail.

The Portland Syrups Promise: Ethically sourced, carefully brewed, and bottled in glass jars right here in SE Portland, Oregon.

Get Inspired

• A smoky, sophisticated Hibiscus Mezcal cocktail for evening sipping
• A bright, brunch-ready Hibiscus-Aperol Spritz that beats a standard Aperol Spritz
• A fruity, citrusy Grapefruit-Hibiscus Fizz mocktail for warm-weather entertaining
• A grown-up NO-groni Mocktail for the alcohol-free crowd

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does the syrup last after opening?
A: Our syrups are shelf-stable for 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 6 months.

Q: What's the difference between Hibiscus Cardamom and our Cardamom Syrup?
A: They're built for very different drinks. Cardamom Syrup is coffee-shop-grade — designed to flavor lattes, cold brews, and cortados with a clean, aromatic spice profile. Hibiscus Cardamom Syrup is a cocktail and mocktail base, built around deep berry-like hibiscus flavor with cardamom playing a supporting spice role. If you're flavoring coffee, choose Cardamom. If you're flavoring spirits, sparkling wine, or making mocktails, choose Hibiscus Cardamom.

Q: Is Hibiscus Cardamom syrup good for non-alcoholic drinks?
A: Yes — it's one of our best mocktail bases. The deep berry-floral flavor and warm cardamom depth give a non-alcoholic drink real complexity, the kind of thing that makes a mocktail taste like a cocktail rather than fruit juice with bubbles. Try 1 oz of syrup with 6 oz sparkling water and a squeeze of lime, or use it as the base for a hibiscus spritz with non-alcoholic sparkling wine.