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Creamy Sudanese Karkadeh with Hibiscus and Mint

Name: Creamy Sudanese Karkadeh with Hibiscus and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Beverage
Ingredients: 1 cup dried hibiscus petals; 4 cups water; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup water; Ice cubes; Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

This traditional Sudanese beverage combines the tartiness of hibiscus with a creamy twist, complemented by fresh mint to offer a refreshing drink perfect for any occasion.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 14, 2025

Creamy Sudanese Karkadeh with Hibiscus and Mint — Beverage served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Hibiscus Concentrate

For the Creamy Mixture

For the Mint Infusion

For Assembly

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 260 kcal
Protein: 5.25 g
Carbs: 45.75 g
Fat: 6.25 g
Fiber: 1.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1041 kcal
Protein: 21 g
Carbs: 183 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup dried hibiscus petals	60	1	14	0	4
4 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup whole milk	150	8	12	8	0
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk	615	11	104	17	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves	10	1	2	0	1
1/4 cup sugar	194	0	50	0	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
Ice cubes	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Hibiscus Concentrate

1
Rinse the hibiscus petals
Rinse the hibiscus petals with cold water.
2
Boil and simmer
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the hibiscus petals, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and cool
Remove from heat and let it cool.
Tip: Allow the hibiscus concentrate to cool completely before assembling for a perfect balance of flavors.

Preparing the Mint Infusion

1
Combine ingredients
Combine mint leaves, sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.
2
Simmer the mixture
Simmer over low heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Do not boil the mint leaves as it can lead to a bitter flavor.
3
Steep and strain
Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes, then strain.

How to Make Creamy Sudanese Karkadeh with Hibiscus and Mint

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Bringing to Boil
Add hibiscus petals to boiling water and simmer.
2
Simmering Mint
Combine mint leaves with sugar and water, then simmer gently.
3
Straining
Strain both the hibiscus concentrate and mint infusion to ensure a smooth drink.