Spiced Hibiscus and Orange Chilled Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A deeply fragrant iced punch featuring hibiscus tea, fresh orange juice, and warm spices for a refreshing yet cozy flavor. This African-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together dried hibiscus petals, water, orange 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 90 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup orange slices
• 3 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat, then add 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals, 1 cinnamon stick, and 4 whole cloves. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid is deep red and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the hibiscus tea into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups fresh orange juice and 1/2 cup orange slices to the tea, mixing gently.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate the punch for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
6. Step 6: Before serving, add 3 cups ice cubes to the pitcher and stir to chill the punch evenly.