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).

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Questions

How many calories are in Hibiscus Lemonade?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 120 calories, with 0 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 20 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Hibiscus Lemonade the day before?

Yes. Step 6 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 7 when you are ready to finish.

Can I batch Hibiscus Lemonade for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the hibiscus drops from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup; doubled, it is 1 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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