Try this refreshing homemade hibiscus, clove, and avocado drink made with simple ingredients. Learn how to prepare it and what each ingredient contributes to your diet.
If you’re looking for a colorful homemade drink with an unusual combination of ingredients, hibiscus, clove, and avocado may be worth trying.
Hibiscus provides a naturally tart flavor and vibrant color, while cloves add warmth and aroma. Avocado gives the drink a creamy texture along with healthy fats and other nutrients.
This isn’t a detox or a cure for any disease, but it can be an interesting addition to a balanced diet.
Ingredients
For approximately 1–2 servings, you’ll need:
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
- 2–3 whole cloves
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1½ cups water
- Juice of ½ lemon, optional
- A small amount of honey, optional
How to Make It
Step 1: Prepare the Hibiscus
Bring the water to a gentle boil.
Add the dried hibiscus flowers and cloves.
Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to steep for approximately 5–10 minutes.
The water should develop a deep red color and a pleasantly tart aroma.
Step 2: Strain
Remove the hibiscus flowers and cloves using a fine strainer.
Allow the liquid to cool until it is warm or room temperature.
Step 3: Add the Avocado
Place the hibiscus infusion and half an avocado into a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water until you reach your preferred consistency.
Step 4: Adjust the Flavor
For additional freshness, add a little lemon juice.
If the tart flavor is too strong, a small amount of honey can be added.
You can serve the drink chilled or consume it shortly after preparation.
What Does Each Ingredient Add?
Hibiscus
Hibiscus has a naturally tart flavor and contains plant compounds called polyphenols.
Hibiscus tea has also been studied for its potential effects on blood pressure, although drinking hibiscus is not a replacement for prescribed blood-pressure medication.
People taking blood-pressure medicines should be cautious because hibiscus may potentially contribute to lower blood pressure.
Cloves
Cloves are aromatic flower buds that contain plant compounds, including eugenol.
They are traditionally used in cooking and herbal preparations because of their strong flavor and aroma.
Only a small amount is needed because cloves have a very concentrated taste.
Avocado
Avocado changes this drink from a simple herbal infusion into a more substantial beverage.
It provides:
- Unsaturated fats
- Fiber
- Potassium
- Folate
- Other vitamins and minerals
Because avocado contains fat and fiber, it can also make the drink more filling than a typical fruit or herbal drink.
When Can You Drink It?
There is no special time of day when this drink must be consumed.
It can be enjoyed as a breakfast or snack beverage, or simply as an occasional homemade drink.
If you are trying it for the first time, start with a small serving to see how your body responds.
Important Things to Keep in Mind
Although the ingredients are natural foods, natural does not automatically mean suitable for everyone.
Hibiscus may interact with certain medications and may lower blood pressure. People who already have low blood pressure or take blood-pressure medication should discuss regular hibiscus consumption with a healthcare professional.
Clove is best used in normal culinary amounts rather than consuming concentrated clove preparations.
Anyone with a food allergy to avocado should avoid the recipe.
Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should also check with their healthcare professional before regularly consuming concentrated herbal preparations.
The Bottom Line
Hibiscus, clove, and avocado make an unusual but flavorful combination. Hibiscus contributes tartness and plant compounds, cloves provide a warm aromatic flavor, and avocado adds creaminess, fiber, healthy fats, and nutrients.
Enjoy it as part of a varied diet—but don’t rely on it as a detox drink, weight-loss cure, or treatment for high blood pressure or other medical conditions.
A healthy diet works best when it includes a wide variety of whole foods rather than depending on one special drink.