Refreshing Hibiscus Drink
A vibrant and refreshing hibiscus drink that captures the essence of summer, perfect for hot days and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups water
- 10 dried hibiscus or roselle flowers
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Ice cubes
- Any green leaves for garnish (mint or basil)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a large pot until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Add the dried hibiscus flowers to the boiling water.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the flowers.
- Sweeten the warm hibiscus tea with 3/4 cup of sugar until dissolved.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve the drink over ice and garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with flavors. Try adding citrus juice or blending in other fruits for variations on this classic drink!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hibiscus drink, refreshing beverage, summer drinks, agua de flor de jamaica, tropical drink
Find it online: https://feastora.com/hibiscus-drink-recipe/