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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sweetener (optional)
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation of Hibiscus Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Hibiscus Flowers
Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Stir gently and reduce the heat to low.
- 3
Simmer
Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the water turns a deep red color and the hibiscus has infused.
- 4
Strain the Tea
Remove from heat and strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the flowers.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Let the hibiscus tea cool to room temperature. For quicker cooling, you can refrigerate it.
Mixing the Spritz
- 6
Prepare Ginger
While the tea is cooling, finely grate or mince 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled hibiscus tea, grated ginger, and optional sweetener (honey or agave syrup). Stir well to combine.
- 8
Add Sparkling Water
Just before serving, gently pour in 4 cups of nonalcoholic sparkling water or soda. Stir gently to mix without losing bubbles.
Serving
- 9
Serve Chilled
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the hibiscus spritz over the ice. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- 10
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing hibiscus spritz!