Hibiscus Lemonade
A vibrant red drink that's perfectly sweet and tart, hibiscus lemonade is extra refreshing on hot summer days.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons hibiscus tea (or 1 tea bag)
- ⅓ cup hot water
- ⅔ cup lemonade
- 1 cup ice
- 2 lemon slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Put hibiscus tea and ⅓ cup of hot water into a teapot.Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Set water temperature to 195°F.
- Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain tea and let cool.Herbal teas like hibiscus can be steeped for longer without getting bitter.
- Pour lemonade into a cup with ice. Add cooled down hibiscus tea.Optional: Garnish with thinly sliced lemon.
Notes
- Always use food-grade hibiscus.
- Hibiscus tea can be made in advance. Brew hibiscus tea and store in the fridge for up to 4 days, then mix with the lemonade when ready to serve.
- To make a layered drink, start by adding the sweetest parts first. In this recipe, that means the lemonade, followed by the tea. The bigger the difference in sugar levels, the more distinct the layers will be.
- If you want more control over the sugar levels, use a homemade lemonade, which allows you to use less sweetener.
- To add thinly sliced lemons, line them inside the cup first, then add the ice. The lemonade can be poured in next followed by the cooled down hibiscus tea.
Nutrition
Calories: 80 | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 26mg | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 9mg