Hibiscus & Grapefruit Spritz
Category:
Smoothie/beverage
Preparation Time: 5-10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 Minutes
Yield: 11-12 (11 Ounce) Drinks
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
Ingredients
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 tablespoon hibiscus (cut, sifted & dried)
- ¼ cup honey
- Ice to fill glasses ¾ full
- 1 bottle grapefruit juice (volume depends on how much ice is used)
- 1 can club soda (splash in each drink; could also use a flavored seltzer for a pop of flavor)
Directions
- Boil the filtered water in a pot, with the lid on.
- Add the hibiscus, then let sit for 5 minutes to infuse.
- Pour into another container through a fine mesh strainer to remove the hibiscus petals.
- While still hot, stir in ¼ cup honey until dissolved.
- Allow to fully cool.
- Fill a serving glass ¾ way with ice.
- Scoop ⅓ cup of the hibiscus tea over the ice, then fill the rest of the glass with grapefruit juice, leaving a little room for a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a hibiscus flower or lime wedge & serve chilled Add additional honey or simple syrup if a sweeter taste is desired.
Qualities
- Texture: Liquid
- Smell: 3/10
- Spice Level: 0/10
Nutrition
- Calories: 72kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 0.1g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 0.7g
- Added sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 9mg
Recipe Benefits
- Hibiscus, also known as roselle, is a flowering plant with numerous potential health benefits. Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants, such as anthocyanins and polyphenols, which help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation.
- Studies have shown that hibiscus tea may help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and improve overall cardiovascular health.