Description
This hibiscus-infused water packs a PUNCH! You can obviously adjust the recipe to fit your tastes, but there was no “hint of” anything in this water. It was extremely flavorful and I think it would make a great accompaniment with sparkling water or in a cocktail, so do with that information what you will. You could also freeze it into ice cubes and use them to flavor plain water, or iced tea for a floral, fruity twist.
Follow up with some turmeric tea for an extra hit of flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 cups hot to boiling water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 7-8 large strawberries, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp dried licorice
- 1 tbsp dried ginger
Instructions
- Heat the water to almost boiling. While you wait, assemble the other ingredients in a large pitcher. Pour the hot water over the other ingredients and allow to sit and steep for 4 to 6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. The longer you steep, the more flavorful the drink! I let mine sit for a couple of hours, so the final product is darker than you see in the photo.
- I ended up straining everything out before drinking by pouring it through a strainer and into a large bowl with a lip. By the end, I had about 6 cups of infused water left to drink.
Notes
I know this should be a more traditional recipe, but really, have fun with it! I had a specific idea going in and then realized I didn’t have star anise, so I had to improvise. Next time, I might add peppermint to the mix. Make it your own, and let me know your results by commenting below!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Drinks