Berry Hibiscus Tea Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 2 hibiscus tea bags
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Boil the Water:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Steep the Tea and Berries:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the hibiscus tea bags and mixed berries.
- Let the tea bags and berries steep in the hot water for about 5-7 minutes.
- After steeping, remove the tea bags and strain out the berries if desired (leaving them in can add extra flavor and texture).
- Sweeten the Tea:
- While the tea is still warm, add the honey or agave syrup.
- Stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
- Cool the Tea:
- Allow the tea to reach room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Mix the Mocktail:
- In a large pitcher, combine the chilled hibiscus tea, sparkling water, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Serve the Mocktail:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the berry hibiscus tea mocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing berry hibiscus tea mocktail!