Hibiscus Sangria
A fruity hibiscus sangria bar perfect for parties. Made with red wine, hibiscus tea concentrate, and fruit ice cubes. Customizable, refreshing, and easy to prepare ahead.
8 people
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 4 to 5 hibiscus tea bags
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 bottle dry Spanish red wine Rioja or Garnacha
- 1 green apple finely chopped
- 1 red apple finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes sliced
- 1 cup green grapes sliced
- 2 oranges Cara Cara or navel, chopped with peel
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds optional
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise pods
- Optional: cardamom pods whole cloves
Instructions
- Make the sangria fruit ice cubes: Chop the apples, oranges, and grapes into small pieces. Divide the fruit and spices among large ice cube trays. Fill with water and freeze until solid.
- Make the hibiscus concentrate: In a small saucepan, bring the dried hibiscus flowers and 3 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and stir in 3/4 cup of sugar while warm. Taste and adjust sweetness. Let cool completely.
- To serve by the glass: Place 1 to 2 fruit ice cubes in a wine glass. Add 1/4 cup hibiscus concentrate and top with red wine. Stir gently.
- To serve in a pitcher: Combine the entire bottle of wine with the hibiscus concentrate in a large pitcher. Add the fruit ice cubes and stir. Divide into glasses.
- Garnish with extra fresh fruit or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
- The hibiscus concentrate can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Fruit ice cubes can be frozen up to 1 month in advance.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine with sparkling water or orange juice.
- Adjust the sugar in the concentrate to your taste — hibiscus is naturally tart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg