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A refreshing red and purple halloween mocktail with ice cubes in a textured glass, garnished with a skewer of grapes. Lemon slices and dried hibiscus petals are artfully scattered on the light wooden table.

Halloween Mocktail Tea Recipe

Bethany Galloway
Looking for a spooky drink for Halloween night? This fun Halloween Tea Mocktail is perfect for the whole family. With a deep red color from hibiscus "blood" tea and a magical blue potion from butterfly pea flowers, it’s a delicious drink that will wow your guests. Plus, it's non-alcoholic, making it a great option for all ages!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Steep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Herbal Tea
Cuisine British
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the hibiscus lemonade:

  • 7 cups hot water 80°C/176°F
  • 10 g dried hibiscus flowers or 2-3 hibiscus tea bags (check the weight is around 10g total)
  • 3/4 cup honey more to taste
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice I juiced 4 lemons

For the butterfly pea flower tea:

  • 1 tablespoon butterfly pea flower powder a.k.a. blue matcha
  • 1 cup hot water

For the eyeballs:

  • 4 grapes more if needed
  • 8 small blueberries more if needed

Instructions
 

Make hibiscus lemonade:

  • Begin by heating the water in a kettle or in a pot on the stove.
    7 cups hot water
  • When it’s simmering but not boiling, turn off the heat. If your using a heat-safe jug, pour the hot water into it.
  • Add your hibiscus tea bags or hibiscus flowers. If umpire using dried flowers I recommend putting them in a reusable tea bag to make it easier to remove later.
    10 g dried hibiscus flowers
  • Add the honey or sweetener of choice and allow it to steep for at least 10 minutes, or until it cools to room temperature.
    3/4 cup honey
  • Remove the hibiscus tea bags, stir in the lemon juice, and adjust the sweetness to taste.
    3/4 cup lemon juice

Make butterfly pea flower tea:

  • In a small jug, mix the butterfly pea flower with the other cup of warm water and allow it to steep for a few minutes.
    1 tablespoon butterfly pea flower powder, 1 cup hot water

Make the grape eyesballs:

  • Prepare the grape eyeballs by slicing the grapes in half. Scoop out some of the flesh from the centre of each cut half. I used a metal 1/8th teaspoon to do this.
    4 grapes
  • Place a small blueberry in the centre of each grape and secure it by skewering a toothpick through the grape, then blueberry, then through the other side of the grape. See photos in the post if needed.
    8 small blueberries

To make the Halloween tea mocktails

  • Add ice to a tall glass.
  • Fill the glass up 3/4 full with hibiscus lemonade.
  • Pour in the butterfly pea flower tea and watch it turn from blue to purple.
  • Garnish with an eyeball by balancing the skewer over the glass rim, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Bold Flavors: Let the teas steep a bit longer for a stronger taste and a more vivid color show. The deeper the hues, the spookier the effect!
  • Sweetness: Feel free to tweak the sweetness. More honey? A sprinkle of sugar? It's all up to how sweet your goblins like it.
  • Fizzy Fun: For a fizzier drink, replace half of the hibiscus tea with club soda or lemon-lime soda.

Storage instructions

  • Refrigerate: Keep any leftover tea mocktail in the refrigerator. You can either store the tea separately to enjoy the magic again or mix them together. It stays fresh and tasty for up to a week.
  • Mix Before Serving: Give it a good stir or shake before pouring, as the ingredients might settle.
  • Ice: Serve chilled or with fresh ice to maintain the best flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword halloween mocktail, halloween tea, tea mocktail
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