Hibiscus Pear Tonic

Created for our alcohol-free Inner Table gatherings, this Hibiscus Pear Tonic is a recipe I’ve been making since my culinary school days in the 1990s, when moments of downtime became opportunities for creativity in the kitchen. Made simply with hibiscus tea, pear juice, and fresh mint, this refreshing mocktail is naturally sweetened with fruit alone and delivers a deeply nourishing, tonic-like quality. Rich in antioxidants from the hibiscus and hydrating by nature, it’s bright, earthy, and designed to be sipped slowly in good company.

TIME30m

SERVES12 People

INGREDIENTS

6 tea bags hibsicus tea, Traditional Medicinals brand
8 cups water
25.4 ounces pear juice, Bionaturae brand or other opton
1 bunch fresh mint

SHOPPING LIST

1 box hibiscus tea
bags (Traditional Medicinals brand suggested)
25 ounces pear juice (Bionaturae brand or other option)
1 bunch fresh mint

EQUIPMENT

Medium pot
Pitcher with cover

EQUIPMENT

Medium pot
Pitcher with cover

STEP 1

Add tea bags and water to a medium pot. Simmer for 10 minutes then let sit for 20 minutes to steep and cool.

STEP 2

In a large pitcher, add ice, steeped tea, pear juice, and mint.

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