Light Hibiscus Mint Cooler
A refreshing summer drink combining dried hibiscus flowers, fresh mint, and a hint of citrus, perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.65 L filtered water
- 5 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
- 3 tbsp honey (to taste)
- 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water (optional)
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves (lightly crushed)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a medium-sized pot.
- Add hibiscus flowers and watch the water transform into ruby red.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes to extract the flavor.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Sweeten the infusion with honey, adjusting to taste.
- Add lemon juice and stir well.
- Infuse with mint leaves for 5-10 minutes.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with other herbs and citrus for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hibiscus, mint, cooler, summer drink, refreshing beverage
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