Anti-oxidant Hibiscus Juice shot

I am a teenie weenie bit vain so when a drink promises radiant skin and anti-ageing benefits it must feature in my day!

Well , jokes apart Hibiscus flower has been used for centuries in Asia and in the Caribbean in teas and other drinks. Also used as a medicinal aid the hibiscus flower is known to have several health benefits like lowering blood pressure etc.

Vendors selling a deep red sweet iced tea called  Agua Fresca (hibiscus tea) in opean air markets in Mexico is a common sight.

Hibiscus flowers contain high levels of anti-oxidants including flavanoids ....the same stuff found in red wine :))

Hibiscus flowers contain 17% more anthocyanins ( anti-oxidants) ....simply put the good stuff that makes your skin glow and helps fight ageing :)))  .....than other juices!

Tastes so refreshing ........a berry like taste with slight flowery undertones ... I dont know about the health benefits but I know every time I have this I feel a spike in my energy levels ....:))))

So here it is ......

For 1 Glass you need

Petals of 2 hibiscus flowers - washed 
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1.5 - 2 tsp honey
Water

In the smallest attachment of your mixer add washed flower petals along with lemon juice. Leave in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

Grind with a little water till you get a beautiful concentrate all ruby red and pretty ...should look like this......

Add a glass of water .

Stir in some honey and drink to good health :))

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Old Fashioned Blushing Lemonade

Strawberries are proof that there is a God.........Strawberry season is my favorite time of year!


My favorite summer drink of all times........... Old Fashioned Blushing Lemonade .....perfectly pink.....so refreshing .....all you need on sweltering days is a cold glass of homemade strawberry lemonade.....its so smooth and full of flavor ...with just a blushing hint of strawberry .

Summer love I say.....dont believe me you must try this yourself  ....its so easy to make and so great tasting.....

 Old Fashioned Blushing Lemonade


 Makes : 2 glasses


2.5 cups water
5 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
3-4 strawberries (cut and smashed with the back of a spoon )


2- 3 strawberries : sliced .... to garnish


Boil water add sugar , let it dissolve. Then add lemon zest and lemon juice. Keep on gas for another 3-5 minutes.


Take off the gas .....add strawberries. Allow to cool a little then leave in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.


Add sliced strawberries into glasses strain the lemonade and pour into glass!