{
  "id": "CAT03-R26",
  "slug": "cat03-r26-blue-heron-hibiscus-pineapple-cooler",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat03-r26-blue-heron-hibiscus-pineapple-cooler.html",
  "title": "Blue Heron Hibiscus-Pineapple Cooler",
  "category": "Drinks",
  "category_id": "CAT03",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 5,
  "cook_time_minutes": 5,
  "total_time_minutes": 70,
  "primary_cooking_method": "NO_COOK",
  "primary_food": "citrus",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [],
  "ingredients": [
    "3 cups hibiscus tea, brewed and chilled (720 ml)",
    "1 cup pineapple juice (240 ml)",
    "1 tablespoon fresh lime juice",
    "2 cups ice (280 g)",
    "4 pineapple wedges, for garnish",
    "2 tablespoons sugar or honey",
    "optional",
    "1 cup hot water for brewing (240 ml)",
    "included in tea preparation"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Brew hibiscus tea according to package directions and cool it promptly.",
    "2. Refrigerate until cold.",
    "3. Stir tea, pineapple juice, and lime juice in a pitcher.",
    "4. Taste and sweeten lightly if needed.",
    "5. Serve over ice with pineapple wedges."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Refrigerate brewed tea promptly and use within 3 days."
}