Description
A refreshing drink made with dried hibiscus flowers and fresh lime juice, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the dried hibiscus flowers and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the flowers.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the fresh lime juice to the pitcher and mix well.
- Pour in 4 cups of cold water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or lime juice.
- Chill the hibiscus limeade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace some of the cold water with club soda or sparkling water just before serving.
- Add a splash of orange juice for a citrus twist or mix in fresh berries for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg