# Egyptian Karkade

This is a recipe for a refreshing Egyptian Karkade drink also known as Hibiscus.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 90 grams hibiscus flowers
- 1.5 liters water
- 1 handful mint
- 2 orange
- 100 grams sugar

## Instructions

1. Put hibiscus flowers in a large bowl.
2. Submerge hibiscus flowers in a little bit of water and wash only once.
3. Boil 1.5 liters of water in a pot.
4. Add 90 grams of hibiscus to the boiling water.
5. Add a handful of mint.
6. Drop heat to a simmer.
7. Add fresh orange juice.
8. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
9. Strain the mixture to remove solids.
10. Add 100 grams of sugar while the mixture is still hot.
11. Stir to dissolve sugar completely.
12. Refrigerate to cool down.
13. Add orange slices and crushed mint leaves to a glass.
14. Add ice.
15. Add water or the hibiscus mixture to taste.

## Equipment

- bowl
- strainer
- pot
- kettle
- measuring cup

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xhEd7z2In5w
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3195e374-2a98-42f7-9753-895bf9daaf1b
- Extracted: 2025-03-16

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