Hibiscus flowers are often used in herbal teas and is said to have healing properties.  Well now there is a sparkling hibiscus drink called Ooba which is made using hibiscus sabdariffa extract, pure cane sugar, and other natural flavor essences.  Ooba is a great alternative to soda and is perfect choice for the last few weeks of summer.

Also Ooba’s website has some suggestions for cocktails incorporating Ooba for you amateur mixologists.