Description
A refreshing summer drink made with hibiscus flowers and strawberries, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep for about 15 minutes.
- Strain the hibiscus tea into a pitcher, discarding the flowers.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey or agave syrup until fully dissolved.
- Add the fresh lime juice and sliced strawberries to the pitcher.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a refreshing twist, try adding a splash of sparkling water before serving for some fizz.
- You can also substitute the strawberries with other berries like raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg