Timeless Classic Zero-Proof Mocktail

Hibiscus Agua Fresca

Jewel-crimson dried hibiscus flower infusion sharpened with fresh lime and warm cinnamon.

Zero-Proof Botanical & Spiced Stirred Generous cubed ice 4 min · 0.0% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Fresh lime wheel & cinnamon stick

Chilled Spiced Hibiscus Infusion 120 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 20 ml
Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup 20 ml

Preparation

Steep dried hibiscus petals with a cinnamon stick in hot water for 10 minutes, strain, and chill thoroughly.
Stir chilled hibiscus infusion, fresh lime juice, and syrup over ice in a tall glass.
Garnish with a fresh lime wheel.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No loose dried hibiscus flowers? Two ordinary berry/hibiscus herbal tea bags (like Red Zinger) steeped 4 minutes in half a cup of hot water makes an identical ruby base!

Hibiscus or Red Berry Herbal Tea (2 bags steeped & chilled) 120 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 20 ml
Honey or White Sugar 2 tsp

At-Home Steps

Steep 2 hibiscus/berry herbal tea bags with sugar in 120 ml boiling water for 4 minutes, then pour over a full glass of ice.
Squeeze in fresh lime juice and stir cold.
Garnish with a lime slice.

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How do you make Hibiscus Agua Fresca at home with everyday ingredients?

No loose dried hibiscus flowers? Two ordinary berry/hibiscus herbal tea bags (like Red Zinger) steeped 4 minutes in half a cup of hot water makes an identical ruby base! Ingredients: 120 ml Hibiscus or Red Berry Herbal Tea (2 bags steeped & chilled), 20 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 2 tsp Honey or White Sugar. Steps: Steep 2 hibiscus/berry herbal tea bags with sugar in 120 ml boiling water for 4 minutes, then pour over a full glass of ice. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and stir cold. Garnish with a lime slice.

What is the full craft bar specification for Hibiscus Agua Fresca?

Hibiscus Agua Fresca (Zero-Proof Botanical & Spiced, 0.0% ABV) is prepared stirred with generous cubed ice and garnished with fresh lime wheel & cinnamon stick. Ingredients: 120 ml (4 oz) Chilled Spiced Hibiscus Infusion, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup.