Description
A vibrant and refreshing hibiscus drink, perfect for summer days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups water
- 10 dried hibiscus flowers
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Fresh mint or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a gentle boil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
- Add the hibiscus flowers to the boiling water.
- Stir in the sugar gently until dissolved.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher and discard the flowers.
- Cool the tea to room temperature and chill in the refrigerator.
- Serve the drink over ice and garnish with mint or basil leaves.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be made a day in advance for parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg