Description
A vibrant, floral and fruity drink that’s perfect for any time of year, this Hibiscus Blueberry Mocktail blends tart hibiscus with juicy blueberries, fizzy sparkling water, and a touch of lime for a refreshingly delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Lime slices and extra blueberries, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add hibiscus petals and turn off the heat. Let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the hibiscus tea into a jar or pitcher, discarding the petals. Stir in the maple syrup and refrigerate until chilled.
- Add a few blueberries and a squeeze of lime juice to each glass. Lightly muddle if desired.
- Fill each glass with ice and pour the chilled hibiscus tea two-thirds of the way up.
- Top off with sparkling water, garnish with lime slices and blueberries, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Steeping the hibiscus longer than 10 minutes can make it bitter.
- Freeze leftover tea into cubes for extra flavor in future drinks.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with your preferred sweetener.