Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Strawberry | 1 cup (152g) | 49 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Flower | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 12 cups water , divided
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 15 ripe strawberries , washed and tops removed
- 1 lime , juiced
Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 6 cups of water to a boil .
Add the sugar and mix until dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and add the hibiscus flowers, allowing them to steep for 20 minutes.
Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Discard the hibiscus flowers.
In a blender , combine the strawberries and 4 cups of water. Blend on high until liquefied. Strain the mixture into the pitcher and discard the remaining pulp.
Add the lime juice and the remaining 2 cups of water. Stir well to combine. Serve over ice.