12 Hibiscus Flowers Recipes

We frequently see the Hibiscus flower used in herbal teas, but did you know that it is an amazing ingredient to incorporate into all kinds of recipes? Although the flower may be hard to come by, it makes a beautiful garnish to take your recipes to the next level!

Check out these 12 unique ways to incorporate Hibiscus flowers into drinks and dishes!

1. 3-Ingredient Mango Hibiscus Popsicles

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These mango hibiscus popsicles by Bianca the Green Creator only require 3 ingredients. Chia seeds are the secret ingredient that allows the hibiscus tea to bind and gives the popsicles a nice texture and bite, while also adding some fiber, protein, and good fats. Easy, delicious, and healthy!

2. Strawberry Hibiscus Margaritas

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These Strawberry Hibiscus Margaritas by Robin Browne are refreshing and simple to make. After a hot day at the beach, you are going to want to sip on one of these margs. Brew up some hibiscus tea before you leave for the beach and put it in the fridge to chill so that by the time you are back it will take you ten minutes tops to throw these hibiscus margaritas together.

3. Hibiscus Tacos de Jamaica

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This is a dish that has become popular in Mexico in recent years, probably because of the increase in the number of vegetarians. These Hibiscus tacos by Azucena Noriega are a wonderfully unique yet simple dinner, and they pair wonderfully with hibiscus agua fresca.

4. Marzipan Maca Hibiscus Cups

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These marzipan maca hibiscus cups by Stephanie McKinnie are utterly delightful and so simple to make. The marzipan filling is made by blending blanched almonds with coconut sugar, almond extract, and a pinch of maca. They have a perfectly balanced flavor with a subtle sweetness to them. The maca adds a wonderful lift to your energy while the hibiscus adds a tangy citrus quality that also provides antioxidants.

5. Boozy Watermelon Hibiscus Refresher

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This boozy watermelon hibiscus refresher by Annie McGee is designed for sipping on the front porch or under a tree with a group of friends. It’s incredibly easy to make, miraculously refreshing, and watermelon and hibiscus make for perfect bedfellows. You’ll want to drink this all summer long.

6. Hibiscus and Rose Cordial

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This hibiscus and rose cordial by Rosie Newton and Dillon Sivyour is a fresh, vibrant, and delightful beverage that tastes like a little sip of spring. The hibiscus and rose petals are simmered in a pot of water with a touch of agave and finished with a splash of lime juice to complete this simple but elegant drink.

7. 3 Cold-Press Juice Recipes

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What better way to start your morning than with a cool, cold-press juice? Make the Orange Sunshine Juice for a kick start to your morning. You’ll be shining all day! Try the Sweet Green Juice to be the sweetest person at your office or school. Or try Marooned, for a temporary escape to a deserted island — paradise. Enjoy these three cold-press juices by Carri Pattison today!

8. Rhubarb Granitas

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Granita is a Sicilian delicacy that’s extremely popular in the hotter months during the summer so needless to say – this semi-frozen beverage is very refreshing. This particular Granita by Lilia Jankowska is made from tart rhubarb, lemons, and a bit of sugar birch to counteract the sourness of the rhubarb.

9. Moroccan Cranachan

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Cranachan is a Scottish dessert usually composed of whipped cream, toasted oats, whisky, and raspberries. I give it a fresh spin here by combining yogurt with the cream and going for Moroccan flavors using pomegranate, sumac, and rose buds. Not only is this recipe by Celine Steen delicious, but it looks gorgeous as well. If you aren’t a fan of tart flavors, use something other than pomegranate molasses to sweeten your treat. Agave nectar, brown rice syrup, or even granulated natural sugars will work well here.

10. Pink Coconut Drink

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I bet you’ve seen tons of photos on social media of a mysterious pink drink. It looks kind of intimidating to make, but this recipe is super easy. The key is fresh strawberries.

11. Raw Raspberry and Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake

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Sweet, juicy raspberries are the star of this cheesecake by Tiana Haines. The chocolate ganache, made creamy like milk chocolate by using almond milk, is a delicious addition to the top of the cake. The combination of creamy cashew cheesecake filling speckled with raspberries, the chocolate ganache topped with even more raspberries, and the crumbly date and oat base is something you’ll dream about.

12. Hibiscus-Cherry Cooler

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Hibiscus straight up is quite tangy – like on the lemon juice side of tangy – but the cherries, dates, and bananas tame the tart. And the color in this hibiscus-cherry cooler by Annie Oliverio is lovely.

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