Recipe Hibiscus Drink

[BelleFleur]

I really enjoy making Hibiscus Drink, especially during the summer time when it gets really hot. I added some ice and a few slices of freshly picked lemons from my garden. It's an extremely reviving and delightful refreshment...

INGREDIENTS

3 quarts (12 cups) water
2 1/2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 large lime)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot bring water to a boil over high heat.

Add dried hibiscus flowers to pot of boiling water, add sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved.

Let steep for 15-20 minutes.

Stir in lime juice.

Set aside to cool.

Strain through fine mesh strainer or a chinois into a large, plastic or glass container.

Refrigerate or Add ice to chill

You can add vanilla extract to add more flavor, but I before using cherry extract instead.

 

[missbishi]

I had this in Egypt and it really is nice! I even brought some dried hibiscus flowers back home with me to recreate the drink, but never managed to find any more for sale in my country.

 

[elles-belles]

Oh nice, sounds really fascinating! I am not a fan of hibiscus drink but my sister loves it! I will surprise her one of these days and make this for her!
Thanks for sharing the recipe.

 

[isabbbela]

That sounds so good! I used to drink a lot of hibiscus tea, but I haven't experimented a lot with cold hibiscus drinks. I would probably replace sugar for sweetener, but this sounds very refreshing!

 

[OhioTom76]

This sounds delicious, thank you for sharing. I am a huge fan of the Celestial Seasonings "Red Zinger" tea which I believe Hibiscus is one of the main ingredients in it, however it's a bit expensive compared to regular tea, so I don't get it too often. Where would I find the dried Hibiscus flowers though? Did you have them shipped to you or does one of your local specialty stores sell them? I also wonder how they compare in price to the Celestial Seasonings tea bags.