Haitian Hibiscus — Haiti

Name: Haitian Hibiscus — Haiti
Prep time: PT20M (including steeping)
Total time: PT20M (including steeping)
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers; 4 oz hot water; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 2 whole cloves; 1 oz simple syrup; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; Ice cubes; Lime wheel and fresh ginger slice, for garnish

A deep ruby red hibiscus and ginger drink inspired by Haiti's vibrant Caribbean culture. Perfect for World Cup 2026.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 20 min (including steeping) | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Haitian Hibiscus mocktail — deep ruby red hibiscus and ginger drink with lime

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
4 oz hot water
1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 whole cloves
1 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
Ice cubes
Lime wheel and fresh ginger slice, for garnish

Instructions

Steep the hibiscus flowers, ginger slices, and cloves in 4 oz hot water for 15-20 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool to room temperature.
Add simple syrup and lime juice to the hibiscus concentrate. Stir well.
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the hibiscus mixture over.
Garnish with a lime wheel and a thin slice of fresh ginger.
Serve immediately — the deep ruby color is absolutely stunning.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: haiti, world-cup, hibiscus, ginger, ruby-red, caribbean, spiced