Description
Sophisticated hibiscus raspberry mocktail blends floral and fruity notes for a refreshing summer sip. Delicate herbal undertones and ruby-red hues invite sweet relaxation, promising cool comfort with each elegant pour you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 hibiscus tea bags
- 1 cup boiling water
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Finishing and Serving:
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or soda water
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves, lime slices, or edible flowers
Instructions
- Infuse hibiscus tea bags in boiling water, allowing the vibrant crimson liquid to steep for precisely five minutes, then delicately remove the bags and permit the tea to reach room temperature.
- In a mixing vessel, gently crush ripe raspberries with sweet honey or agave nectar and zesty lime juice, transforming the ingredients into a luscious, fragrant blend.
- Pour the completely cooled hibiscus tea into the raspberry mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious marriage of flavors.
- Select a serving glass and generously fill it with crystal-clear ice cubes, preparing a refreshing foundation for the mocktail.
- Cascade the raspberry-hibiscus concoction over the ice, ensuring an even distribution of the ruby-tinted liquid.
- Crown the beverage with effervescent sparkling water, introducing a playful, bubbly dimension to the drink.
- Elevate the visual and aromatic appeal by adorning the mocktail with a delicate arrangement of whole raspberries, verdant mint leaves, translucent lime slices, or whimsical edible flowers.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan-friendly version of this refreshing mocktail.
- Use frozen raspberries if fresh aren’t available, which can intensify the fruity flavor and provide a chilled effect.
- Brew hibiscus tea stronger by steeping tea bags longer for a more robust, deep crimson color and tangy taste.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding honey or syrup, tasting as you go to achieve perfect balance without overwhelming the delicate hibiscus and raspberry notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg