Sparkling Strawberry Hibiscus By Andrea | Healthy Healing Eats

The zesty hibiscus and minty mint are great supporting cast members to the star of the drink, the juicy strawberries and Healthy Smoothie Recipes.


Ingredients


  • 4 oz. water
  • 1 Tbs. dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 Tb. Honey
  • 1 C. chopped strawberries
  • ¼ C. Fresh mint
  • Strawberry ice cubes
  • Sparkling Water
  • Mint Water


Instructions


Ahead of time, make strawberry ice cubes by adding slices of fresh strawberries to an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.

Bring 4 ounces of water to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon of dried hibiscus flowers and steep for 5 minutes.

Strain the flowers and remove.

Stir in 1 tablespoon honey until it dissolves.

Place the hibiscus infusion in the freezer for 5 minutes
Put 1 cup of chopped strawberries and ¼ cup of fresh mint in a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly.

Add a handful of ice to the cocktail shaker, pour in the hibiscus infusion and shake vigorously for 2 minutes to blend all the flavors.

Fill a glass with strawberry ice cubes and strain the hibiscus-strawberry-mint mixture into it.
Top with as much sparkling water as desired and garnish with a mint sprig.

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