Place simple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Turn heat off and allow hibiscus tea to steep in simple syrup for 5 minutes. Remove bag from simple syrup and discard. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Just like a traditional Mai Thai, this drink has a pineapple base but gets an updated twist with hibiscus tea steeped simple syrup and fresh thyme sprigs.
For more of Jeff’s apple-inspired drinks, watch his Aromatic Herbs episode, or view his Anna Cocktail recipe.
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus Simple Syrup | ||
| 1 c. simply syrup | ||
| 1 hibiscus tea bag | ||
| Mai Thyme | ||
| 2 oz. Hy-Vee pineapple juice | ||
| 1 oz. Hibiscus Simple Syrup | ||
| 2 oz. Jamaican rum | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee honey | ||
| ½ oz. fresh lime juice | ||
| 3 sprig(s) fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Medium saucepan
- Cocktail glass
- Ice
- Cocktail shaker
Directions
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
Save the hibiscus simple syrup for later. Just place the simple syrup in a glass container with a tight fitting lid, such as a mason jar, and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Fill a cocktail glass with ice and 2-oz. pineapple juice; set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, add ice, 1-oz. Hibiscus Simple Syrup, rum, honey, lime juice, and thyme sprigs. Shake thoroughly to chill, and strain into pineapple juice. If desired, garnish with a fresh thyme sprig.
Nutrition facts
Servings
270 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%