Light Hibiscus Mint Cooler

Name: Light Hibiscus Mint Cooler
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.65 L water; 5 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers; 3 tbsp honey (to taste); 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tbsp orange blossom water (optional second teaspoon to taste); 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves (lightly crushed (clapped, not muddled))

A vibrant, ruby-red cooler made with tart hibiscus, fresh mint, citrus, and a restrained touch of orange blossom. Light, floral, and deeply refreshing — the perfect herbal drink for hot days.

light hibiscus mint cooler with ice and fresh mint

Prep Time : 10 min

Cook Time : 10 min

Servings : 8

Prep Time :

10 min

Cook Time :

10 min

Servings :

Ingredients

Hibiscus Mint Cooler

• 7 cups (1.65 L) water

• 5 Tbsp dried hibiscus flowers — this one on Amazon

• 3 Tbsp honey, to taste

• ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 Tbsp orange blossom water, optional second teaspoon to taste — this one on Amazon

• ½ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed (clapped, not muddled)

To Serve

• ice

• Lemon slices, for garnish

• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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Directions

Brew the Hibiscus
Heat the water to about 95°C (203°F) — just below a full boil.
Add the dried hibiscus flowers and steep for 8–10 minutes.
Strain out the flowers and return the hot tea to a pitcher.
Sweeten While Warm
Stir in the honey while the tea is still warm so it dissolves fully.
Let the tea cool to lukewarm.
Add Citrus & Florals
Stir in the lemon juice and 1 Tbsp orange blossom water.
Taste, then add up to 1 additional teaspoon only if needed — the floral note should stay subtle.
Cold Mint Infusion
Add the clapped (not muddled) mint leaves to the cooled tea.
Refrigerate and let infuse for 10–15 minutes, then remove and discard the mint to prevent bitterness.
Chill
Continue chilling the drink until fully cold, about 1–2 hours.
Serve
Fill glasses with plenty of ice.
Pour over the chilled hibiscus mint cooler and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

*Notes :

Always clap mint between your hands, don’t muddle — muddling releases chlorophyll and bitterness.
Orange blossom water is potent; restraint keeps this drink elegant, not perfumed.
For a slightly fruitier profile, add sliced strawberries as garnish when serving.
Keeps well refrigerated for up to 48 hours.

Nutrition Facts

( per serving ~ 200 ml )

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~9 g

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~9 g

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