Hibiscus Strawberry Iced Drink
A refreshing Caribbean-inspired iced drink combining tart hibiscus tea with sweet strawberries. Perfect for hot days and tropical gatherings.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cup water
- 200 g fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp agave syrup or honey
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and remove from heat immediately, then let steep for 8-10 minutes until the liquid turns a deep crimson and becomes fragrant. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the flowers.
- 2
Hull the fresh strawberries and place them in a blender with the cooled hibiscus tea, lime juice, and agave syrup. Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth and completely combined.
- 3
Fill two glasses halfway with ice cubes, then pour the hibiscus-strawberry mixture evenly over the ice. Stir gently and taste, adjusting sweetness with more agave if needed.
- 4
Serve immediately while cold and refreshing, with a lime wheel or fresh strawberry slice as garnish if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Saucepan
- Fine-mesh sieve or strainer
- Blender
- Glasses
- Spoon for stirring
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