This refreshing beverage is reminiscent of the rose-colored iced drinks served at Caribbean street carnivals. For best results, make the tea the night before serving. This drink is perfect for serving with brunch, too! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Hibiscus Cooler tisane* 4 cups boiling water 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste) 1 quart chilled pineapple juice...Read More

This not-too-sweet beverage is a delightful melange of flavors and is quite refreshing. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups rhubarb, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 lb.) 2 cups strawberries, halved 3-inch piece ginger root, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 cup sugar (or sweetener of your choice) 1 vanilla pod, sliced 4 cups fresh drinking water...Read More

Use this tangy syrup in cordials, cocktails, or desserts. It’s delicious on top of vanilla ice cream and can be used in smoothies to add tropical flavor. You’ll find fresh cherry guavas at Borba Farms. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. cherry guavas, washed 4 cups water (enough to cover guavas) 1 teaspoon rosewater 1/2 cup sugar METHOD:...Read More

A light and refreshing fruit sparkler. INGREDIENTS
: 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 lime, juiced 4 tablespoons agave nectar
 or simple syrupIce Cold club soda METHOD: Place kiwis and lime juice in a blender and process until smooth. Divide kiwi purée mixture between two tall glasses (about 1/3 cup purée per drink). Using...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled3 cups cold drinking water3/4 cup lemon Juice3/4 cup sugar*2 cups chilled soda waterIce METHOD: In blender containier, puree strawberries.  In pitcher, combine pureed strawberries, water, lemon juice, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Add club soda. Serve over ice and garnish with strawberries and/or mint leaves. * Up to...Read More