This particular cooling and refreshing drink is a tart and sweet fruity mix of hibiscus and rose flowers and basil seeds. This easy and fuss-free recipes can be done in a few ticks and leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the warmer weather.
Hibiscus flowers
I never knew anything about hibiscus flowers or it's recipes and nutritional values until I saw them in Dubai spice market. I bought a packet of dried hibiscus flowers to bring home and they ended up in the back of the cupboard.
Once I searched recipes for hibiscus flowers online and read about its health benefits, I had a great excuse to make this natural and refreshing drink.
I have planned to make this amazing refreshing Vegan Watermelon Carpaccio Salad with Tahini.
Once I thought of making hibiscus sharbat, I added basil seeds aka Takmaria/Tukmaria or Sabja as these tiny but mighty seeds offers a bucketful of benefits. They act as a coolant and have a cooling effect on our bodies.
I prepared a pitcher of this natural, delicious and good for you Sharbat to cool off in this sweltering heat
Have you ever tried using hibiscus in your recipes? If not, I urge you to make this summer. Just find fresh hibiscus flowers or dried and make this sharbat in no time. If you want to make this drink for a get-together, make a hibiscus flower concentrate in advance, store it in the refrigerator and use it whenever you require
Notes:-
I have used the dried hibiscus flowers, but you can use fresh too.
I have used the rose syrup to sweetened the sharbat, you can use normal sugar, honey, or maple syrup too.
This sharbat can be made without basil seeds too.
Rose Sharbat
Ingredients
- ¼ cup hibiscus
- 4 tablespoon rose syrup
- 1 tablespoon basil seeds
- ice
- 3 cup water
- mint to garnish
Instructions
- Place hibiscus petals and water in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to boil until flowers turn white and water ruby red.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl soak the basil seeds in cold water.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
- Strain the petals, add rose syrup to it and mix well.
- Now add bloomed basil seeds into the sharbat.
- In a serving glass pour the sharbat, top it up with ice and fresh mint.
Notes
I have used the rose syrup to sweetened the sharbat, you can use normal sugar, honey, or maple syrup too.
This sharbat can be made without basil seeds too.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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This recipe I tried the day you posted on FB. Looking at the pic I could not control myself. Taste awesome and in summer day it taste heavenly.
I remember drinking hibiscus drink in my young age,,but not with the rose syrup ..your drink looks amazing..couldn't take my eyes off
Refreshing drink, ideal during summer. Lovely share.
The very word "sharbat" transports me to the distant and beautiful world of Arabian Nights. What exotic flavours, what a refreshment for body and soul!
The drink looks so flavorful and refreshing Jagruti ! Perfect summer treat !
This is so refreshing and love the colour... simply awesome
Even I had no idea about the hibiscus flower benefits. But now will definitely try. Beautiful pictures always😘
This hibiscus drink is looking so good I'm feeling like I'm watching some TV ad and just want to grab that bottle.
Hibiscus Rose drink looks just out of the world, cant take my eyes off..Really refreshing and vibrant drink!
Wow, just can't take my eyes of it. I remember applying fresh hibiscus flower shampoo on hair in my childhood when at grandma's place. Btw where did u find Hibiscus flower petals... Wish to know thanks. TiA
This vibrant red drink looks so cooling and soothing, nothing can be better than this to beat the summer heat.
Wow this drinks looks so refreshing and absolutely beautiful. Loved it.
The drink looks attractive and inviting.
This looks so refreshing!
Thanks Daphne 🙂 Glad you liked it.