Hibiscus Tea with Vodka and Citrus
- Level: Easy
- Total: 33 min
- Prep: 3 min
- Inactive: 25 min
- Cook: 5 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups (2 ounces) dried hibiscus flowers or dried rose petals*
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup vodka, chilled
1 cup ice
Directions
- *Can be found at specialty Latin markets
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, hibiscus flowers, and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool for 25 minutes. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, and vodka.
- Place the ice in a tall pitcher. Strain the hibiscus tea into the pitcher and discard the flowers. Refrigerate until ready to use.
