Description
Warm Hibiscus Cider delights seasonal gatherings with rich Mediterranean flavors. Crisp apple notes and deep crimson hibiscus create a comforting beverage you’ll savor during cool evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) hibiscus flower powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) rosehips
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) dried ginger root
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) rosebuds
- 5–6 cups (1.2–1.4 liters / 40–48 fl oz) water
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml / 1–1.5 fl oz) honey OR ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.08 fl oz) stevia
Instructions
- Herbal Composition: Merge hibiscus flower powder, rosehips, dried ginger root, and rosebuds into a glass container, creating a vibrant botanical base for the infusion.
- Liquid Immersion: Pour boiling water over the herbal blend, completely covering the ingredients, and allow the mixture to steep for 12 minutes, extracting rich, complex flavors and aromatics.
- Flavor Enhancement: Integrate honey or stevia into the infusion, stirring until completely dissolved, while simultaneously adding apple cider vinegar to introduce a nuanced, tangy undertone that complements the floral and herbal notes.
- Serving Versatility: Choose your preferred temperature experience – serve piping hot for a comforting warmth or chill thoroughly and pour over ice cubes, transforming the herbal elixir into a refreshing seasonal beverage that adapts to different environmental preferences.
Notes
- Infusion Timing: Steep botanicals for precisely 12 minutes to extract maximum flavor and therapeutic benefits without risking bitterness.
- Sweetener Strategy: Add honey or stevia gradually, tasting as you go to achieve perfect balanced sweetness that enhances herbal notes.
- Temperature Versatility: Enjoy this herbal drink hot during chilly moments or chilled over ice for a refreshing seasonal twist.
- Vinegar Enhancement: Include a small splash of apple cider vinegar to boost drink’s complexity and provide subtle tangy undertones.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg