Usually I get the iced tea version of Zamalek, but this time I decided on a whim to get the sparkling hibiscus instead. I mean, they’re both hibiscus based beverages – but this is just more pure hibiscus instead of having the mint/lemon inclusions.
It’s definitely tart. Like, really tart. I think it would make such a fabulous mixer, but on its own I think that intense berry-like flavour feels a lot more situational for me. Something I have to really be in the mood for. In this case, I liked the first half of the can but then took ages to finish the last half because I was feeling a bit fatigued with the tartness/acidity. It was almost flat by the time I’d actually finished it.
It’s not bad by any stretch though – just really strong and one of those flavours that I personally don’t gravitate towards quite as organically compared to others.