Hibiscus lemonade is a vibrant natural color with lemonade and a delicious beverage for gatherings or as a simple drink. It doesn’t need more ingredients works like magic with only 3 ingredients. The tart flavor in hibiscus combined with citrus gives a balanced beverage that will be loved by all.
You can add some orange slices or juice for an extra flavor. This lemonade is great during summer and keeps well for few days.
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Food for the thought
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Benefits of the ingredients (source)
Hibiscus: packed with antioxidants. It May help to lower your blood pressure and lower your blood fat levels.
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Steps for preparing Hibiscus Lemonade
- Choose a hibiscus tea bag or dry hibiscus leaves. Pour 2 cups of hot water on it and cover.
- Allow it to steep. Once it changes the color and steeped pour the tea into a blender.
- Add sugar, lemon juice, and blend until sugar dissolves.
- serve chilled.
Variations
- Replace sugar with agave nectar.
- use hibiscus tea bags instead of dried flowers.
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Questions/Tips
How does Hibiscus tea taste like?
Hibiscus has a tart in flavor which plays well with lemonade giving a perfect natural colored pink lemonade.
Can I boil hibiscus leaves with water?
You can pour the hot water on the dry petals/tea bags and cover them. Allow it to steep. If boiling switch off in 2 minutes. Do not boil more, then the tea may taste bitter.
Can I make warm hibiscus tea?
If you love to drink warm, add 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice for 1 cup of brewed tea. Do not add more lemon juice.
Does hibiscus tea go well for parties?
Yes. If you are serving for a crowd, fill a pitcher with ice and pour in the pink lemonade. Pour into individual glasses with ice and refrigerate the rest.
Can I add alcohol to the lemonade?
You can add a splash of vodka to it to make an adult drink.
How to store Hibiscus lemonade?
Prepare the lemonade and store it in the glass bottles and refrigerate it. It keeps well for 3-5 days.
Recipe card for Hibiscus Lemonade
Hibiscus Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp dried hibiscus leaves
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to boil in a sauce pan or water kettle.
- Place the dried leaves in a bowl and pour the boiling water on top and cover it with the lid.
- Let it steep for 3-4 minutes.
- In a blender add sugar, lemon juice, and the brewed tea and blend until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the lemonade into individual glass over ice and serve.