Ginger Hibiscus Mocktail
I love this ginger hibiscus mocktail so much! It’s non-alcoholic, beautiful, has some weight in the flavor department thanks to the hibiscus, and is really simple to put together. I’m usually pretty disappointed in mocktail recipes and find that most are glorified fruit juice with too much sugar and not enough balance. This is NOT a problem with our hibiscus mocktail. Hibiscus is tannic and tart, with citrus undertones, making it perfect to balance any sweetness from other ingredients. It’s delicious! For another mocktail recipe, see our sparkling grapefruit mocktail! Key Ingredients Hibiscus Tea: I love this herbal tea for mocktails. It’s a vibrant red, and tastes tart, slightly sour, and refreshing. Lemon: I love fresh lemon juice in this mocktail, but lime juice is also really delicious! Something Gingery: The easiest version of this drink uses ginger beer, but I also love making it with this lemon ginger syrup. Hibiscus Tea: I love this herbal tea for mocktails. It’s a vibrant red, and tastes tart, slightly sour, and refreshing. Lemon: I love fresh lemon juice in this mocktail, but lime juice is also really delicious! Something Gingery: The easiest version of this drink uses ginger beer, but I also love making it with this lemon ginger syrup. How to Make a Ginger Hibiscus Mocktail The most straightforward version of this mocktail is to mix cooled hibiscus tea with a squeeze of lemon or lime and ginger beer (I’m particularly fond of Fevertree’s ginger beer). An alternate (but delightful) version of this mocktail takes advantage of our homemade lemon ginger syrup. To make it, we simmer an almost outrageous amount of fresh ginger in water. We cool it and then mix the strong ginger tea with fresh lemon juice and a sweetener (I love using honey). More ways to use ginger: Try one of our ginger shots (we have lemon, carrot, and green) or this naturally sweet ginger beet juice. Ginger Hibiscus Mocktail PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins I love this ginger hibiscus mocktail so much! It’s beautiful, has some weight in the flavor department thanks to the hibiscus, and is quite simple to put together. The most straightforward version of this mocktail is to use ginger beer. For a slightly more interesting mocktail, try making our homemade ginger syrup. Both versions are listed in the recipe. Serves 1 You Will Need Option 1 (Made with Store-bought Ginger Beer) 2 ounces brewed hibiscus tea 4 to 6 ounces ginger beer 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon or lime juice 2 ounces brewed hibiscus tea 2 ounces homemade lemon ginger syrup 4 to 6 ounces sparkling water Directions Option 1 (Made with Store-bought Ginger Beer) 1Brew hibiscus tea, and allow it to cool to room temperature, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. 2Combine two ounces of hibiscus tea and the lemon (or lime) juice into the bottom of an 8-ounce (or larger) glass. Add ice cubes, and then top with ginger beer. Serve with lemon slices as a garnish. Option 1 (Made with Store-bought Ginger Beer) 1Brew hibiscus tea, and allow it to cool to room temperature, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. 2Combine two ounces of hibiscus tea and the lemon (or lime) juice into the bottom of an 8-ounce (or larger) glass. Add ice cubes, and then top with ginger beer. Serve with lemon slices as a garnish. Option 2 (Made with Homemade Ginger Syrup) 1Brew hibiscus tea, and allow it to cool to room temperature, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. 2Combine two ounces of hibiscus tea and 2 ounces of ginger lemon syrup in the bottom of an 8-ounce (or larger) glass. Add ice cubes, and then top with sparkling water. Serve with lemon slices as a garnish. Option 2 (Made with Homemade Ginger Syrup) 1Brew hibiscus tea, and allow it to cool to room temperature, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. 2Combine two ounces of hibiscus tea and 2 ounces of ginger lemon syrup in the bottom of an 8-ounce (or larger) glass. Add ice cubes, and then top with sparkling water. Serve with lemon slices as a garnish. Adam and Joanne's Tips Note for pregnant women: Hibiscus was one of the things on the do not consume list when I was pregnant. Unfortunately, as with many things on that list, there isn’t much research on how much hibiscus is safe during pregnancy. If you are planning on becoming pregnant or are pregnant, please research and talk with your doctor before consuming hibiscus. For another delicious mocktail without hibiscus, look at this Grapefruit Mocktail. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We calculated based on this mocktail being made with ginger beer. Note for pregnant women: Hibiscus was one of the things on the do not consume list when I was pregnant. Unfortunately, as with many things on that list, there isn’t much research on how much hibiscus is safe during pregnancy. If you are planning on becoming pregnant or are pregnant, please research and talk with your doctor before consuming hibiscus. For another delicious mocktail without hibiscus, look at this Grapefruit Mocktail. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We calculated based on this mocktail being made with ginger beer. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 mocktail / Calories 66 / Total Fat 0g / Saturated Fat 0g / Cholesterol 0mg / Sodium 14.9g / Carbohydrate 16.6g / Dietary Fiber 0g / Protein 0g AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? 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