Hibiscus Lemonade
Hibiscus Lemonade is a refreshing drink that beautifully blends the tartness of fresh lemons with the floral notes of hibiscus flowers, creating a vibrant beverage perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water (for simple syrup)
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 5 cups cold water
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 2 cups of water over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add dried hibiscus flowers to the mixture and bring to a gentle boil for about 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes before straining out the hibiscus flowers using a fine mesh strainer.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled hibiscus syrup with 5 cups of cold water and 2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices and mint for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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