Description
This Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade is a vibrant, refreshing drink made with tart hibiscus tea, sweet strawberries, and fresh lemon juice. Naturally caffeine-light and beautifully pink, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or a cooling afternoon sip.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers (or hibiscus tea bags)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1/3 cup honey, agave, or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Make hibiscus tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add hibiscus flowers. Steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain and let the tea cool completely.
- Blend strawberries: In a blender, puree strawberries until smooth.
- Mix lemonade base: In a large pitcher, combine cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and sweetener. Stir well.
- Dilute: Add cold water or sparkling water and mix again.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
For a stronger hibiscus flavor, steep longer or add more flowers. For a fizzy version, use sparkling water instead of still water. Adjust sweetness depending on how tart you like it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hibiscus lemonade, strawberry lemonade, summer drink, floral iced tea, refreshing beverage
