Hibiscus Lemonade

Name: Hibiscus Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers; 6 cups water; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 6 fresh lemons, juiced; 6 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish); as needed ice cubes

A vibrant ruby-colored lemonade infused with hibiscus flowers, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors with subtle floral notes.

25 minEasyServes 6120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
6 cups water
2/3 cup granulated sugar
6 fresh lemons, juiced
6 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
as needed ice cubes

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers.
2

Allow the hibiscus to steep for 10 minutes, until the water turns a deep ruby red color.
3

Strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe pitcher, discarding the flowers.
4

While the tea is still warm, stir in 2/3 cup granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
5

Juice 6 juiced fresh lemons and add the fresh juice to the hibiscus tea. Stir well to combine.
6

Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
7

Serve over as needed ice cubes and garnish each glass with a sprig of 6 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish).

Questions

Can I halve or double Hibiscus Lemonade?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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