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Bittersweet Sipper: Non-Alcoholic Negroni (Spiced Hibiscus Mocktail)

This hibiscus-based mocktail drink is a delicious bittersweet sipper, along the lines of a non-alcoholic negroni. It's refreshing and even brings health benefits...good for blood pressure and heart health, immune support, and digestion.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 7 minutes
Course: Drinks: Cocktails & More
Servings: 8 + drinks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • HIBISCUS TEA MIXTURE
  • The peel of 1 medium navel orange
  • 15-20 g of looseleaf organic hibiscus tea or 8-9 tea bags
  • 1 tablespoon of whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon of whole cloves
  • 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
  • 3 cups of water
  • FOR SERVING per 1 drink
  • 2 ounces of the hibiscus tea mixture
  • 2 ounces of unsweetened pink grapefruit juice
  • 2-4 ounces of good tonic water or soda water e.g. Q or Fevertree

Instructions

  • Use a vegetable peeler to peel the orange, avoiding as much white pith as possible. In a small saucepan, combine the orange peel with the tea, peppercorns, cloves, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the sugar and stir in until dissolved, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let cool completely (about 2 hours).
  • Strain the tea and discard the solids. Store in an airtight container (I recommend a mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • To serve, in a large pitcher, stir together the tea, tonic water, grapefruit juice and about 1 cup ice. Divide among rocks glasses filled with ice and garnish with orange wedges.