Refreshing Hibiscus Lemonade
Quench your thirst with a glass of Refreshing Hibiscus Lemonade. This vibrant drink combines tart lemon juice and earthy hibiscus, making it the perfect summer refreshment. Easy to make and full of flavor, it's the ideal way to cool down and impress your guests!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 6 cups filtered water divided
- 3 teaspoons dried hibiscus flowers or 3 hibiscus tea bags
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- sweetener of choice honey, maple syrup, simple syrup, sugar free alternative like monk fruit or stevia
Instructions
- Boil three cups of water in a medium saucepan.
- Remove boiling water from the stovetop and add the dried hibiscus or hibiscus tea bags. Let steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain the tea over a large bowl, cool and then place in the refrigerator to cool.
- In a large pitcher add the remaining 3 cups of water and sweetener. Mix together.
- Once the hibiscus tea has cooled add it to the pitcher with the water.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and stir ingredients.
- Serve over ice and add a slice of lemon.
Notes
- Dried hibiscus: can be found in Latin stores or in some grocery stores near the Mexican spices. You could also order them online.
- Tea bags: If you can't find hibiscus flowers, you can use a few of your favorite hibiscus tea bags instead to make the tea. If you are using tea bags, there is no need to strain the tea.
- Fresh lemon juice: really works best for this recipe, as it gives the lemonade the best flavor. But, you could use bottled in a pinch.
- Using sugar: You may need to use warm water to get the sugar to dissolve completely. It's best to add the sugar while steeping the hibiscus.
- Garnish: I like to garnish my glasses with fresh lemon wedges for a nice colorful addition.