Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 (2-ounce) bag hibiscus flowers (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 orange, washed and cut into quarters
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, scrubbed or peeled, sliced and slightly crushed
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups chilled fresh orange juice
1 cup chilled sparkling water
1 cup chilled ginger beer
1 to 2 tablespoons honey, hot honey, agave or simple syrup
To serve:
Grapes
Ice
Sliced oranges
Sliced lemons or limes
Method:
Place the hibiscus flowers, 6 cups of water, the sugar, quartered orange, ginger and cinnamon sticks (if using) in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.
Strain out the solids, and chill for at least 6 hours, until very cold.
Fill a pitcher with a few cups of ice and the grapes, sliced orange, and lemon or lime. Add the orange juice, sparkling water, ginger beer, and agave or simple syrup. Pour in the hibiscus tea. Stir well to combine.
Serve in glasses with ice and some of the fruit from the pitcher.
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