HIBISCUS "SANGRIA"

Hibiscus

Looking for a Spanish beverage to serve at your party? Then check out this refreshing Sangria made using red wine, fruits and hisbiscus flowers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 quarts water
3 oz dried hibiscus flowers
1 cup granulated sugar
6 cups alcoholic or non-alcoholic red wine
2 cups cantaloupe balls
2 cups pineapple, peeled and chopped
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in hibiscus flowers. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes or until water turns a deep burgundy color.
Strain hibiscus mixture; discard flowers. Stir in sugar until dissolved; let stand until completely cool.
Stir wine and fruit into cooled hibiscus mixture. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g