Karkade (Hibiscus Drink)
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KarkadeHibiscus Drink

This deep red hibiscus drink is bright, tart, and refreshing, with enough sweetness to balance its floral sharpness. It can be served chilled over ice and is especially welcome in warm weather.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Serves

6

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
102kcal

Calories

0g

Protein

0g

Fat

26g

Carbs

Incomplete estimate

  • Piece-based nutrition is rough without piece-weight data: Ice.

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6
  • 40g
    Dried Hibiscus Flowers
  • 1.5l
    Water
  • 120g
    White Sugar
  • 30ml
    Lemon Juice
  • 10pcs
    Ice

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.

  2. 02

    Remove the pan from the heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers, and let them steep until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.

  3. 03

    Strain out the flowers, then stir in the white sugar until fully dissolved.

  4. 04

    Add the lemon juice and chill the drink thoroughly.

  5. 05

    Serve over the ice.

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