Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🌺 2 cups of red hibiscus flowers | 💧 2.5 liters of water |
| 🍬 100 g of powdered sugar | 🍋 2 tablespoons of lemon juice |
| 🌿 Some leaves of mint | 🥄 1 packet of vanilla sugar |
| 💧 1.5 liters of boiling water | ✨ 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water (optional) |
Utensils
| 🍶 Glass bottle | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
| 🍵 Pitcher | 🔥 saucepan |
| 🧊 Strainer | 🍋 juicer |
| 🌿 Blender | 🧪 Scale |
Step-by-Step Preparation
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
STEP 1: Rinse the hibiscus flowers thoroughly to remove impurities before starting the preparation.
STEP 2: In a saucepan, add the hibiscus flowers to 1.5 liters of boiling water and let steep for about 5 minutes.
STEP 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature for about an hour.
STEP 4: Once cooled, strain the juice to separate the flowers from the colored water.
STEP 5: Add the sugar and mix well until completely dissolved, then incorporate the lemon juice to enhance the flavors.
STEP 6: Serve the hibiscus juice chilled, garnished with a few mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
Preparing hibiscus juice at home is simple and accessible to everyone. With just a few ingredients, like hibiscus flowers, water, and a little sugar, it’s possible to create a drink full of flavors and benefits. By letting it steep, the aromas and vibrant color of this traditional drink are released.
Variations, such as adding lemon juice or fresh mint, further highlight its potential. Whether to cool off in the summer or to enjoy its benefits, hibiscus juice will satisfy cravings. It’s an excellent way to integrate authentic recipes into daily life.
