Hibiscus Bissap Lime Punch

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A tart and ruby-red beverage brewed from dried hibiscus flowers, brightened with fresh lime and honey, offering a naturally sweet-tart flavor without added sugar. This Nigerian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together dried hibiscus flowers, water, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Nigerian cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers and 4 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until deeply colored.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, and discard flowers. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in 1/2 cup fresh lime juice and 3 tbsp honey until fully dissolved. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
  4. Step 4: Just before serving, stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves and 4 cups ice cubes. If using, add 1/2 cup sparkling water and stir gently to combine.

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