Hibiscus-Tea Spritzers

For a sip of summer after Labor Day, try mixing up this sunny libation. These Hibiscus-Tea Spritzers offer perfect refreshment for those last toasty days before the temperature drops. Or stir up a pitcher to share at an end-of-summer cookout.

Makes 4 servings

Description
Hibiscus is a tropical flower that is often used to make delicious herbal teas. Its fruity, lightly floral taste and stunning red color are reminiscent of cranberries. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, hibiscus has also been found to be a natural relaxant. In this recipe, you can use 100 percent hibiscus tea or one of the many herbal blends containing hibiscus.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups water
4 hibiscus tea bags
Ice cubes
11⁄2 cups chilled sugar-free lime seltzer water
Granular sugar substitute to taste (optional)
1 small lime, sliced

Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add tea bags, and steep for 6 minutes. Stir in 1 cup ice cubes and refrigerate until cooled, about 10 minutes.

Fill 4 (10-ounce) glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice, top with seltzer, add sugar substitute, if using, and stir gently. Garnish with lime slices and serve.

Nutritional information
0 calories
0 g total fat (0 g sat)
0 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
0 g fiber
0 mg sodium

Source: SouthBeachDiet.com

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