Strawberry Hibiscus Refresher
I’m not a huge juice/mocktail person, but ever since becoming pregnant and not being able to order fun cocktails, I’ve been craving a switch up from my water. What’s more fun and summery than a strawberry hibiscus refresher?!
This refresher is able to be strengthened, weakened, and adjusted to your personal preferences.
& hey, if you’re not pregnant like me, you could spike this with some white rum or vodka.
Makes: 2 1/2 qts or 10 cups
Strawberry Hibiscus Refresher
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinInactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ingredients
- 8-12 cups water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2/3 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- large handful fresh mint leaves
- 1/2-1 cup maple syrup or agave
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ice
- optional: seltzer
- serve with strawberries, lime wedges, and mint
Instructions
- Boil 6 cups of water. Once boiling, add strawberries, dried hibiscus flowers, and fresh mint. Lower heat to medium and heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and smash strawberries. Let it steep for 10 minutes. Pour through a strainer into a pitcher. Keep the pulp to make tea or discard.
- To the pitcher, add 2 cups of water, maple syrup, and lime juice. Taste and adjust flavors as needed. If it is too strong, add more water or sweetener.
- Add a few cups of ice and refrigerate until serving.
- When ready to serve, fill a glass with ice and pour the strawberry hibiscus refresher to the top, or pour halfway and top with seltzer. Top with strawberries, lime wedges, and mint.