Hibiscus Lemonade Recipe
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Hibiscus Lemonade Recipe
Description
This Hibiscus Lemonade recipe starts by boiling water to steep dried hibiscus flowers or hibiscus tea bags, extracting a deep ruby-colored tea with floral and tart notes. After steeping for 5 to 10 minutes and straining (if using flowers), the tea is cooled thoroughly in the refrigerator. It is then combined in a pitcher with more water, fresh lemon juice, and a sweetener of choice such as simple syrup, honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternatives.
The resulting lemonade balances the tart hibiscus infusion with acidity from lemon juice and sweetness from the sweetener. Serving over ice provides a cooling effect making it suitable for warm weather or as a tangy refreshment. Garnishing with lemon slices adds visual appeal.
Dried hibiscus flowers can be sourced at Latin or Mexican markets or online. Tea bags offer a convenient alternative needing no straining. Fresh lemon juice is preferred for flavor but bottled juice can be used if required. Using warm water when adding sugar helps dissolve it fully during steeping.
Steeping times vary with hibiscus type, generally between 5 to 10 minutes, influencing intensity. The drink is best served soon after cooling for optimal freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 cups water divided, filtered
- 3 teaspoons dried hibiscus flower 3 dried hibiscus flowers or 3 hibiscus tea bags
- 3/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- sweetener simple syrup, sugar free alternative like monk fruit or stevia, honey, maple syrup
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 flowers can be found in Latin or Mexican grocery stores or ordered online.
- Hibiscus tea bags can replace dried flowers and require no straining after steeping.
- Fresh lemon juice is preferred for the best flavor, but bottled juice can be a substitute.
- If using sugar, add it to warm water to help it dissolve completely during steeping.
- Steep hibiscus for 5 to 10 minutes depending on desired strength and the product's recommended steeping time.
- Serve the lemonade chilled over ice with a lemon wedge garnish if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 7cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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