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    Hibiscus Cocktails

    Published: April 14, 2023 | Last Updated: May 21, 2023 | Lisa 6 Comments
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    Last Updated May 21st, 2023 at 11:49 pm by Lisa

    Hibiscus Cocktails in fancy etched glasses garnished with orange slices at a cocktail party.Pin

    Hibiscus cocktails have under 100 calories each, are low in carbohydrates, vegan, low sugar keto, and gluten-free!

    Dried hibiscus flowers create a wonderful gorgeous bright color and the floral flavors go so well in these refreshing drinks.

    Mix up these pretty sippers to enjoy for outdoor parties, picnics, bridal showers, or even the holiday season without the guilt of sugar, carbs, and calories...

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    Hibiscus Cocktails Recipe

    Hibiscus keto cocktails and are low carb, low sugar, vegan, and gluten-free, here is how to make them. First you will need...

    • hibiscus flower tea bags (or loose-leaf tea in a tea ball)
    • boiling water
    • organic liquid stevia drops a healthy calorie-free sweetener made from the stevia leaf with zero carbohydrates
    • vodka Tito’s is gluten-free, and 100 calories per 1.5 ounces
    • sparkling mineral water zero-calorie Perrier, La Croix, etc
    • squeeze fresh lime juice or lemon juice
    • garnish: fresh or Dried Orange Slices or lime wheel slices
    • ice
    Making hibiscus tea using real tea, a strainer, and hot water.Pin
    1. In a saucepan boil 2 cups of water on the stove or heat in a microwave in a glass, ceramic container, or teapot.
    2. Make a concentrated hibiscus simple syrup. Place 4 tea bags or 8 teaspoons of loose tea into the 2 cups of boiling water. Use a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer if you use loose tea, be sure to strain out the loose tea pieces. Let steep for a minimum of 5 minutes or until cool. You can double or quadruple the batch as needed for parties.
    3. Once cool, put ice in a glass, add 1 shot vodka (a gluten-free brand if possible), a couple of splashes of concentrated hibiscus tea-concentrate a squeeze of lime, 5-7 drops liquid stevia, top with lime sparkling water or club soda, and stir.
    4. Make the hibiscus syrup ahead by adding your sweetener, and keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve for up to 3 days.

    Hibiscus Simple Syrup

    You can buy hibiscus floral tea in a couple of ways.

    Hibiscus Flower Tea Bags are easy to use and enjoy.

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    Loose Hibiscus Flower leaves are more economical, you will get a larger quantity and will need a fine mesh strainer or loose tea ball infuser.

    There are also teapots with infusers built-in, that hold the loose tea and steep it in the hot water.

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    Garnishes: Add a slice of citrus, use orange, thin lime wheel slices. For the holidays, a rosemary stem with a couple cranberries on the end of the stem, is so festive! Mint or edible flowers are also a nice garnish for Spring and Summer.

    Alcohol Variations: You can also make these cocktails with gin, rum, or tequila as you prefer.

    For mocktails: Or to make it sweeter, add dashes of ginger or pineapple simple syrup. Or a few drops of honey if you like it even sweeter, which will add calories of course.

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    What does hibiscus floral tea taste like?

    A bright red-colored tea, it has a slight tart sourness sort of like cranberries, so a sweetener is often added like sugar or honey.

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    Hibiscus Cocktail Recipe

    Hibiscus cocktails have under 100 calories each, are low in carbohydrates, vegan, low sugar keto, and gluten-free! Dried hibiscus flowers create a wonderful gorgeous bright color and the floral flavors go so well in these refreshing drinks. Mix up these pretty sippers to enjoy for outdoor parties, picnics, bridal showers, or even the holiday season without the guilt of sugar, carbs, and calories.
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 98kcal
    Author Lisa Hatfield

    Equipment

    Loose Leaf Tea Ball
    Fine-Mesh Strainer
    Dried Hibiscus Flowers
    Hibiscus Flower Tea Bags
    Glass Tea Pot

    Ingredients

    4 cocktails:

    • 4 hibiscus flower tea bags or hibiscus loose tea
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • organic liquid stevia drops
    • 1 shot of vodka per cocktail Tito’s is gluten free, and 100 calories per 1.5 oz shot
    • sparkling mineral water zero calorie Perrier, La Croix etc
    • squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice
    • garnish: oranges slices fresh or dried
    • ice
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    Instructions

    • In a saucepan boil 2 cups of water on the stove or heat in a microwave in glass or ceramic container.
    • Make a concentrated hibiscus simple syrup. Place 4 tea bags or 8 teaspoons of loose tea into the 2 cups of boiling water. Use a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer if you use loose tea to strain out the loose tea pieces. Let steep for a minimum of 5 minutes or until cool. You can double or quadruple the batch as needed for parties.
    • Once cool, put ice in a glass, add 1 shot vodka (a gluten free brand if possible), a couple splashes of concentrated hibiscus tea-concentrate, squeeze of lime, 5-7 drops liquid stevia, top with lime sparkling water or club soda, and stir.
    • Garnish with citrus, a slice of orange, thin lime wheel slices, rosemary stem with cranberries
    • Variations: You can also make these cocktails with gin, rum, or tequila in place of vodka. For mocktails, or to make it sweeter, add dashes of ginger or pineapple simple syrup. Or a few drops of honey if you like it sweeter.
    • Make the hibiscus syrup ahead, and keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Sodium: 56mg | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 16mg
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    A decorative etched cocktail glass with a red hibiscus keto cocktails garnished with an orange slice.Pin
    Print Pin Recipe

    Hibiscus Cocktail Recipe

    Hibiscus cocktails have under 100 calories each, are low in carbohydrates, vegan, low sugar keto, and gluten-free! Dried hibiscus flowers create a wonderful gorgeous bright color and the floral flavors go so well in these refreshing drinks. Mix up these pretty sippers to enjoy for outdoor parties, picnics, bridal showers, or even the holiday season without the guilt of sugar, carbs, and calories.
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 98kcal
    Author Lisa Hatfield

    Equipment

    Loose Leaf Tea Ball
    Fine-Mesh Strainer
    Dried Hibiscus Flowers
    Hibiscus Flower Tea Bags
    Glass Tea Pot

    Ingredients

    4 cocktails:

    • 4 hibiscus flower tea bags or hibiscus loose tea
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • organic liquid stevia drops
    • 1 shot of vodka per cocktail Tito’s is gluten free, and 100 calories per 1.5 oz shot
    • sparkling mineral water zero calorie Perrier, La Croix etc
    • squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice
    • garnish: oranges slices fresh or dried
    • ice
    US Customary - Metric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan boil 2 cups of water on the stove or heat in a microwave in glass or ceramic container.
    • Make a concentrated hibiscus simple syrup. Place 4 tea bags or 8 teaspoons of loose tea into the 2 cups of boiling water. Use a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer if you use loose tea to strain out the loose tea pieces. Let steep for a minimum of 5 minutes or until cool. You can double or quadruple the batch as needed for parties.
    • Once cool, put ice in a glass, add 1 shot vodka (a gluten free brand if possible), a couple splashes of concentrated hibiscus tea-concentrate, squeeze of lime, 5-7 drops liquid stevia, top with lime sparkling water or club soda, and stir.
    • Garnish with citrus, a slice of orange, thin lime wheel slices, rosemary stem with cranberries
    • Variations: You can also make these cocktails with gin, rum, or tequila in place of vodka. For mocktails, or to make it sweeter, add dashes of ginger or pineapple simple syrup. Or a few drops of honey if you like it sweeter.
    • Make the hibiscus syrup ahead, and keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Sodium: 56mg | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 16mg
    Tried this recipe?Let's see it on Instagram! Follow us @Delicious.Table and tag us on your recipe photo with #delicioustable
    Need ingredients or equipment to make this recipe? Shop Now Every cooking product recommended I own, use, and love how they perform in my kitchen. Happy Cooking! Lisa
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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      April 17, 2020 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      This was like a jamaica cocktail. I love the flavors is wasn't too sweet and was super refreshing!!! Yum!

      Reply
    2. Jessica Robinson says

      April 16, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      What a great refreshing tea for the summer! Love the flavors of this drink!

      Reply
    3. Lilly says

      November 15, 2017 at 8:13 am

      I was wondering where you bought those beautiful etched glasses 🙂 They are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I think my aunt will love this at Thanksgiving.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 15, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        Hi Lilly! These beautiful glasses are sold at French Garden House, Lidy is the owner and we collaborated on this recipe shoot together. I asked her today if she had any in stock, she is our temporarily out of stock on them, but will have them back in stock soon. Here is the product link: https://frenchgardenhouse.com/item_5760/Hand-Made-Floral-Etched-Amour-Glass-Wine-Goblet-Set-of-4.htm Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy serving the Hibiscus Tea Cocktails to your Aunt!

        Reply
    4. Kathie LePage says

      November 11, 2017 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Hi Lisa ? Are you using your antique glass juicer for the citrus in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 11, 2017 at 9:22 pm

        Kathie! That is hilarious...I was just thinking about that juicer we bought together...I must come up with a special recipe! Maybe a springtime debut??

        Reply

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