Description
This recipe for Smoky Jalapeno Hibiscus Cooler has no added sugars in the mixture, and relies on naturally sweet citrus to give it a slightly sweet taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Spice Glass Rim: (optional)
- ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooler:
- ½ cup orange juice, unsweetened
- 1 small lime, juiced
- ¼ – ½ small jalapeno, sliced (depending on spice preference)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 12-ounce can hibiscus flavored sparkling water, unsweetened
- 2 large ice cubes (or 6 small ones)
Garnish: (optional)
- Orange, lime slices
- Jalapeno slices
- Hibiscus flowers
Instructions
- Create a spice glass rim with two 12-ounce glasses by running the lime half along the edge of each glass. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and smoked paprika together in a small saucer. Press each glass in the spice mixture to create a rim. Allow to dry for a few minutes before adding drink to glasses. If you choose to skip the spice rim, then use plain 12-ounce glasses in the following steps.
- Make the cooler by placing orange juice, lime juice, jalapeno, and smoked paprika in the container of a small blender. Process for 1-2 minutes, until very well-blended.
- Place a large ice cube (or 3 small ones) in each of the two glasses with spice rim (or plain glasses, if desired). Divide the blended juice mixture between the two glasses.
- Top each glass with half of the hibiscus flavored sparkling water.
- Garnish with orange, lime, and jalapeno slices, and hibiscus flowers, if desired.
- Makes 2 servings (about 1 ¼ cups each).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g