Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRistorante Del LagoRocky Mountain Elixir Recipe

Rocky Mountain Elixir Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Hibiscus Syrup, Pineapple, Soda

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Ingredients

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Hibiscus Syrup

Drink Assembly

Method

Hibiscus Syrup Preparation

  1. 1

    Step 1: Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Add Hibiscus

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Stir and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Strain the Mixture

    After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the hibiscus flowers.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Sweeten the Syrup

    Add 1 cup of sugar to the strained liquid while it is still warm. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Add Lemon Juice

    Once the sugar has dissolved, stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Let the syrup cool completely.

Drink Assembly

  1. 6

    Step 1: Prepare Pineapple

    Peel and chop the medium-sized pineapple into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 7

    Step 2: Mix Ingredients

    In a large glass or pitcher, combine 1/2 cup of the prepared hibiscus syrup with the chopped pineapple and mix well.

  3. 8

    Step 3: Add Soda and Ice

    Pour in 2 cups of soda water and add ice cubes to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.

  4. 9

    Step 4: Garnish

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.

  5. 10

    Step 5: Serve

    Serve immediately in glasses and enjoy your Rocky Mountain Elixir!

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