Hibiscus Agua Fresca

Hibiscus Agua Fresca

adapted from Bon Appetit May 2011

I frequently ordered the Very Berry Hibiscus Cooler from Starbucks™ when it was on the menu. This was good but not the same.

Makes 10 servings                                                            0 WW points / serving

1 2 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger
1 1/3 cups hibiscus flowers
2/3 cup sugar substitute
3 cups boiling water
8 cups cold water

1. Combine the ginger, hibiscus flowers, sugar substitute and boiling water is a heat proof container. 
2. Let steep for 30 minutes; Strain the mixture into a 12 cup container. 
3. Add the cold water and chill until cooled and ready to serve.

Enjoy!

Raspberry Lime Rickey

Raspberry Lime Rickey

adapted from Simply Recipes

When I was little I used to go to my Dad's softball games with him on Sunday mornings. The team would meet at a soda shop in Charlestown before heading to the field in Hyde Park. I frequently got Raspberry Lime Rickeys. It's essentially a raspberry lime soda. I have not seen them in years so I thought I'd try making my own. Wow! I would have liked to garnish with a lime round but I used my only lime for the juice.

Makes 1 serving

2 2/3 Tbsp sugar free raspberry syrup (I used Dolce brand)

2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice

8 oz. club soda

Lime round for garnish


Combine all ingredients in a tall glass add ice to taste.

Cranberry Apple Water

I am still trying to eat healthier although my last few posts would speak to the contrary. I decided to try some aqua frescas .

1/2 cup frozen cranberries

1 large apple

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 small pinch ground nutmeg

6 cups water

Puree the cranberries, apple, lemon juice, nutmeg and 2 cups of water in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine mesh into a large pitcher. Make sure you press on the contents to make sure all of the juices are extracted. Add remaining water. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.