Sparkling Pineapple Juice with Hibiscus Ginger Ice Cubes

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger root (Chopped or thinly sliced)
• 5 cup water (For the hibiscus-ginger infusion)
• 0.25 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup sparkling water (Chilled)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, fresh ginger, and 5 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a steady simmer and boil the hibiscus and ginger infusion for 25–30 minutes. The hibiscus flowers should begin to fade to white as they release their color.

3. 3

   Strain the hibiscus water through a fine-mesh strainer into a small pitcher or bowl, separating out the flowers and ginger.

4. 4

   Pour the strained hibiscus water into an ice-cube tray. Freeze overnight, or until the cubes are completely solid.

5. 5

   To assemble each drink, place hibiscus-ginger ice cubes in a glass. Add the pineapple juice and sparkling water, then stir gently to combine without losing too much carbonation.

6. 6

   Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

Notes

The recipe recommends sourcing fresh dried hibiscus flowers from a local Hispanic market or purchasing them online. The hibiscus ice cubes need to freeze overnight, so prepare them in advance.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• vegan
• dairy-free
• gluten-free
• non-alcoholic
• sparkling
• make-ahead
• hibiscus