Description
A refreshing and vibrant drink made with dried hibiscus flowers, ginger, and warm spices, perfect for celebrations or a balanced routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 3 to 4 inches fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 6 to 8 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Optional: strips of orange or lime peel
- 1 to 1.5 cups sugar (or honey/agave to taste)
- 8 to 10 cups water
- Optional extras: allspice, a splash of vanilla, or star anise
Instructions
- Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers under cool water.
- Slice the fresh ginger into thin coins and break cinnamon sticks to release flavor.
- Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Turn off the heat and add the hibiscus, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and optional citrus peel.
- Cover and let steep for at least 30 to 45 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract liquid.
- Stir in sugar to taste, adjusting sweetness as desired.
- Chill until very cold and serve over ice with a lime wedge or orange slice.
Notes
For a milder drink, adjust the sweetness after chilling as cold drinks taste slightly less sweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg