A bright, sparkling hibiscus and lemon blend with fresh mint, lightly sweetened and topped with chilled bubbles.
# What You Need:
→ Hibiscus & Mint Base
01 - 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers or 2 hibiscus tea bags
02 - 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1/3 cup honey or agave syrup, adjusted to taste
04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
05 - 2 cups cold water
→ Sparkling Finish
06 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
07 - Lemon slices, for garnish
08 - Ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Place the dried hibiscus (or tea bags) and mint leaves in a small pitcher or bowl with 2 cups cold water. If you prefer a more pronounced mint character, gently muddle the leaves before adding the water. Let steep for 10 minutes.
02 - Strain the infusion through a fine-mesh strainer into a larger pitcher, pressing lightly to extract liquid and discarding the solids.
03 - Stir the honey or agave syrup into the warmish concentrate until fully dissolved, then add the lemon juice and mix until homogeneous.
04 - Fill individual glasses with ice to the desired level and pour the hibiscus-mint concentrate to about halfway up each glass.
05 - Divide the chilled sparkling water among the glasses, gently stir once or twice to combine without flattening the bubbles.
06 - Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately to preserve effervescence.
