The summer sun has been beating down on us recently, reminding us of the power it carries during the warmest months of the year. The sun brings life, but also dehydration, if we don't tend to our bodies during the summer time. This fun hydration elixir pairs chilled hibiscus tea, which brings a beautiful magenta hue, with some fresh citrus and basil, to create a very sippable drink for the summer season. I even added some edible glitter to add to this beverages magic, which I HIGHLY recommend. 🙂
Feel free to enjoy this drink year round, but there's something special about crafting this bright pink & sparkly drink during the peak of midsummer, when the hot sun reminds us just how important it is to remain hydrated.
Ingredients
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- lemon
- lime
- basil
- honey
- hibiscus tea, brewed & chilled
- edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- slice the lemon and lime
- muddle citrus in a jar with honey and basil
- add ice, chilled hibiscus tea & edible glitter
- garnish & enjoy!
Hint: enjoy this drink as soon as possible, because letting it infuse in the fridge for too long might give it a very sour taste (which might be your thing, in which case, go for it!)
Substitutions
- hibiscus tea - swap hibiscus tea with any tea you'd like! feel free to get creative with your different flavor pairings.
- basil - just with the tea, feel free to experiment with different herbs to muddle with your fruit!
- citrus - swap citrus with any seasonal fruit you have access to!
Equipment
- large jar with lid
- muddler
- cutting board
- knife
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Equipment
- large jar with lid
- muddler
- Cutting Board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 handful ice
- 4 cups hibiscus tea brewed & chilled
Instructions
- Brew some hibiscus tea and let it cool entirely.
- Slice the lemon and lime then place them in a jar with basil and honey. Muddle until the juices release.
- Add ice, hibiscus tea to your jar and sprinkle edible glitter on top before mixing thoroughly.
- Garnish with lime and extra basil then enjoy!
Storage
Enjoy immediately! If you don't mind the sour citrus taking over the flavor, store in the fridge for up to a couple days.
FAQ
If you don't have edible sugar on hand, feel free to leave it out all together! If you are looking to source some for recipes, I suggest finding a small business that sells it!
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