Rum With Iced Hibiscus Tea

By Rosie Schaap

Updated Dec. 8, 2022

Rum With Iced Hibiscus Tea
Total Time
At least 8 hours, for making chilled tea
Rating
4(66)
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Hibiscus tea creates an almost-instant punch. If you prefer it sweeter, add simple syrup to taste. And be sure to plan ahead; the tea steeps for eight hours.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink (and enough tea for many more)
  • 2½ounces dark rum
  • 4ounces chilled hibiscus tea (see note)
  • Splash of soda water
  • Nutmeg
  • Pineapple chunk, for garnish
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To make the chilled hibiscus tea, put ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers in a large bowl. Add 1 quart cold filtered water. Refrigerate for 8 hours. Strain; discard solids. Keep cold.

  2. Step 2

    Fill a highball glass with ice and add rum, tea and soda water. Grate a little nutmeg on top and garnish with a pineapple chunk.

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Comments

Mollyo

This was an interesting combo. I used Red Zinger tea (made hot), and Myer's rum. Goes down easy and would be superb on a hot day.

Karen-Kay

Add a splash of ginger beer and a sprinkle of allspice to take it up a couple of notches. Cool, spicy and delicious!

Amy

Winco in the Portland, OR area has dried hibiscus in its bulk section at extremely reasonable price. If you don’t live near a Winco, grocery stores that cater to an Hispanic population would be good place to check for dried hibiscus leaves for much less than ordering it online.

Erika

To the editor: Is there a reason I can't just make regular hibiscus tea with hot water, and then chill it? Does it change the flavor?

mare

Anyone know where to get dried hibiscus? Or should I just use a fruity tea like another cook did?

Kay

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