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Published: Nov 18, 2014 · Modified: Feb 14, 2021 by Nancy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

Hibiscus and Cardamon Cooler

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Bright, floral and citrusy this Hibiscus and Cardamon cooler is refreshing and so easy to make! Delicious on it's own, you can also add a bit of tequila or your favorite silver rum for a fabulous sipper that's good any time of year!!!

Two glasses of Hibiscus and Cardamon coolerSo what will you be serving to drink on Thanksgiving??  I know, am I seriously asking that question?

Between the turkey and all the trimmings, who has time to even think about what to drink???

Ah, but if you follow my  10 Tips for Surviving Thanksgiving, you will have plenty of time to whip up some creative beverages - like this Hibiscus  Cardamon Cooler or an Easy Sparkling Spiced Cider!

two glasses of hibiscus and cardamon cooler.

Hibiscus tea is found from Central America to Asia - here in the U.S.  you've probably seen as Jamaica or in Hibiscus Agua Fresca - so you might think it's an odd choice for Thanksgiving. But this Hibiscus  Cardamon Cooler goes amazingly well with the turkey and all the trimmings - it's similar to cranberry juice but it's not as heavy and doesn't have the same bitterness to it that cranberry juice does  -  it's a little sweet, a little tart  and very refreshing - just what you need to go with that big meal!

green cardamon pods with a mortar and pestle

And the color???  A nice change from beige and brown don't ya think???

Jamaica or Hibiscus tea is becoming easier and easier to find - Melissa's Produce carries Jamaica under their Don Enrique brand and it's widely available - both online and in stores!

I used a cardamon infused simple syrup to sweeten the tea, but you could easily use just plain old simple syrup or honey or agave. Although this Hibiscus Cardamon Cooler is non-alcoholic, a little vodka or even rum would make a nice cocktail... after all "it's the holidays!"

If you like non-alcoholic drinks, you might also enjoy...

  • Mexican Hot Dulce de Leche
  • Kumquat and Ginger Sparkler
  • Spiced Iced Coffee

 

overhead shot of hibiscus and cardamon cooler

 

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Hibiscus and Cardamon cooler

Hibiscus and Cardamon Cooler

Bright, floral and citrusy this Hibiscus and Cardamon cooler is refreshing and so easy to make! Delicious on it's own, you can also add a bit of tequila or your favorite silver rum for a fabulous sipper that's good any time of year!!!
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Course: beverage
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Melissa's Jamaica blossoms
  • 4 cups hot water
  • ¼ - ½ cup cardamon syrup
  • Cardamon syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. lightly crushed green cardamon pods

Instructions

  • For the Syrup: Bring the sugar, water and cardamon pods to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for ½ hour. Strain and refrigerate.
  • For the Hibiscus Cooler:
  • In a large pitcher, combine the Hibiscus flowers with the hot water. Let steep for 15 minutes. Strain and refrigerate until cold. Stir in ¼ cardamon syrup. Add more by tablespoons until the cooler is sweetened to your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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  1. Cathy | She Paused 4 Thought says

    November 20, 2014 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! I am going to serve this at a dinner party on Sunday.

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  2. [email protected] says

    November 20, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I love hibiscus based drinks so this is right up my alley! So trying this!

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