Sparkling Hibiscus Orange Mocktail
A bright, zesty, beautiful mocktail with hibiscus, orange, and mango. Naturally sweetened, just 6 ingredients, and perfect for summer gatherings!
Servings 8 (Servings)
Ingredients
- 3 cups water (DIVIDED)
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers (find here or at most tea shops or in the bulk section at health food stores)
- 1 cup cubed ripe mango (fresh, or thawed if frozen)
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 large orange, juiced (1 orange yields ~1/3 cup or 80 ml)
- 1 Tbsp lime juice (1/2 lime yields ~1 Tbsp or 15 ml)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 4 cups sparkling water
GARNISH optional
- 8 slices orange
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups (480 ml) water to a boil (adjust amount if altering batch size). Add the dried hibiscus, cover, and turn off the heat. Let steep for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to a high-speed blender, add 1 cup (240 ml) water, cubed mango, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, and maple syrup. Blend on high until very smooth. Once the hibiscus tea is brewed, strain it and pour into the blender. Give it one more pulse to fully combine. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- To serve, pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the juice concentrate into a glass over ice and top with 1/3-1/2 cup (80-120 ml) sparkling water — less sparkling water for a more flavorful drink and more sparkling water for a lighter drink. Top with an optional orange slice and enjoy.
- The juice concentrate will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 7 days. Or, pour in an ice cube tray to freeze for longer-term storage.
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Nutrition (1 of 8 servings)
Serving: 1 serving Calories: 51 Carbohydrates: 12.9 g Protein: 0.2 g Fat: 0.1 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 2 mg Potassium: 86 mg Fiber: 0.4 g Sugar: 11.4 g Vitamin A: 38 IU Vitamin C: 14 mg Calcium: 24 mg Iron: 0 mg