This Hibiscus Tea Spritzer is vibrant, zesty and tart. Sparkling water gives this tea infused mocktail the bubbly taste without the alcohol. Serve it for a special occasion, any time of the year!
2teaspoonshibiscus loose leaf or 1 hibiscus tea bag
¼cupwaterfreshly boiled
1tablespoonsugarplus extra for sugared rim
½cupsparkling water
juice of half a lime
ice
lime wedgefor garnish and sugared rim
Instructions
Steep hibiscus tea (loose leaf or tea bags) in freshly boiled water for 7 minutes, covered.
Remove the loose leaves or tea bag and discard. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Let the sweetened hibiscus tea cool and chill in the refrigerator until cold (approximately 1 hour).
To serve, start by rimming a glass with sugar. Rub lime juice along the rim of a glass then place the glass upside down in a dish of granulated sugar.
Fill the glass with ice cubes then pour hibiscus tea. Top with sparkling water. Squeeze fresh lime juice and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge. Cheers!
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
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