Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

Elevate your mocktail game with this Hibiscus Orange Mocktail recipe. Made with simple, unique, and flavorful ingredients, this beverage is sure to impress every crowd. Furthermore, the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail is a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage that combines the floral and tart flavors of hibiscus with the citrusy notes of orange. Finally, this makes for a delicious drink for any holiday celebration, including Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day.

Hibiscus Orange Mocktail Ingredients

• Mint
• Dried Hibiscus Flowers
• Orange Juice
• Raw Honey
• Topo Chico
• Ice to Serve
• Cheesecloth
• Kitchen Twine

Steeping the Hibiscus

1. First, place the packet of dried Hibiscus flowers into a cheesecloth.
2. Next, pull the sides of the cheesecloth into the center and tie it with kitchen twine.
3. Then, place the cheesecloth of Hibiscus into a heat-resistant pitcher.
4. Next, bring a kettle of water to a boil.
5. Then, once the water is boiling, pour the water over the cheesecloth pouch of Hibiscus flowers.
6. Next, allow the Hibiscus flowers to steep for at least 10 minutes.
7. Then, once steeped, toss the pouch of the Hibiscus. Allow the “tea” to cool to room temperature.
8. Finally, place the pitcher into the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes or 1 hour.

Place the Packet of Dried Hibiscus Flowers In a Cheesecloth

Tie the Cheesecloth and Place the Hibiscus Into a Heat-Resistant Pitcher

Bring a Kettle of Water to a Boil; Pour the Water Over the Hibiscus Flowers

Steep the Hibiscus Flowers for 10 Minutes

Discard the Cheesecloth of Hibiscus Flowers; Cool to Room Temperature

Refrigerate the Hibiscus “Tea” for 1 Hour

Crafting the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

1. Once the Hibiscus “tea” has chilled, add the orange juice.
2. Next, add the honey and mint leaves. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
3. Then, place the mocktail mixture into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4. Next, pour 1 cup of Topo Chico into the pitcher.
5. Finally, the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail is ready to serve!

Add the Orange Juice

Add the Honey and Mint Leaves; Stir to Combine

Add the Topo Chico

The Hibiscus Orange Mocktail is Ready to Serve!

Serving the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

1. First, fill your serving glasses halfway with ice.
   • Note: I chose to use our nugget ice, but you can use whatever ice you have on hand (or can make your own using unique ice trays).
2. Next, carefully pour the mocktail mixture over the ice.
3. Finally, garnish the mocktails with a small slice of orange and a mint leaf. Enjoy!

Storing the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

The Hibiscus Orange Mocktail is delicious the day of or made a day in advance. However, if you’re making it a day in advance, do not pour the Topo Chico into the pitcher until right before you’d like to serve it.

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Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

Yield: 2 Liters

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Elevate your mocktail game with this Hibiscus Orange Mocktail recipe. Made with simple, unique, and flavorful ingredients, this beverage is sure to impress every crowd.

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Ingredients

• 2 Mint Leaves
• 1 Packet of Dried Hibiscus Flowers
• 1 c. Orange Juice
• 2 tbsp. Raw Honey
• Topo Chico
• Ice to Serve
• Cheesecloth (to steep the Hibiscus)
• Kitchen Twine (to tie the cheesecloth)

Instructions

Steeping the Hibiscus

1. First, place the packet of dried Hibiscus flowers into a cheesecloth.
2. Next, pull the sides of the cheesecloth into the center and tie it with kitchen twine.
3. Then, bring a kettle of water to a boil.
4. Next, place the cheesecloth of Hibiscus into a heat-resistant pitcher.
5. Then, once the water is boiling, pour the water over the cheesecloth pouch of Hibiscus flowers.
6. Next, allow the Hibiscus flowers to steep for at least 15 minutes.
7. Then, once steeped, toss the pouch of the Hibiscus. Allow the "tea" to cool to room temperature.
8. Finally, place the pitcher into the refrigerator for at least 30-60 minutes.

Crafting the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

1. Once the Hibiscus "tea" has chilled, add the orange juice (fresh is best here).
2. Next, add the honey and mint leaves. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
3. Then, pour 1 cup of Topo Chico into the pitcher.
4. Next, place the mocktail mixture into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Finally, the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail is ready to serve!

Serving the Hibiscus Mocktail

1. First, fill your serving glasses halfway with ice. (Note: I chose to use our nugget ice, but you can use whatever ice you have on hand (or can make your own using unique ice trays).
2. Next, carefully pour the mocktail mixture over the ice.
3. Finally, garnish the mocktails with a small slice of orange and a mint leaf. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing the Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

The Hibiscus Orange Mocktail is delicious the day of or made a day in advance. However, if you're making it a day in advance, do not pour the Topo Chico into the pitcher until right before you'd like to serve it.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 c
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 20Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g