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Hibiscus Tea Strawberry Lemonade

Hibiscus Tea Strawberry Lemonade

A refreshing and vibrant blend of tart lemonade, sweet strawberries, and the deep floral notes of hibiscus tea. Perfect for a summer day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverage, Summer Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Hibiscus Tea Concentrate
  • 1/2 cup Dried hibiscus flowers (Flor de Jamaica)
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
For the Strawberry Puree
  • 1 pint Fresh strawberries Hulled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup Water for blending
For Assembly
  • 1 cup Fresh lemon juice About 4-6 lemons
  • 3 cups Cold water or sparkling water for fizz
  • Ice cubes Ice cubes For serving

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Hibiscus Tea Concentrate: In a saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, dried hibiscus flowers, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the water is deeply colored.
  2. Strain the tea concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-proof container, pressing down on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the spent hibiscus flowers. Let the concentrate cool to room temperature.
  3. Make the Strawberry Puree: Combine the quartered strawberries and 1/4 cup of water in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Strain the puree through a sieve if you prefer a seedless texture, or leave as is for a thicker drink.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, pour the cooled hibiscus concentrate, the fresh lemon juice, and the 3 cups of cold water (or sparkling water). Stir well to combine.
  5. Assemble the Lemonade: Add desired amounts of the strawberry puree to the lemonade mixture. Start with a few tablespoons per serving and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust sweetness (with simple syrup if needed) or tartness (with more lemon juice).
  6. Serve immediately over plenty of ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry slice or a lemon wheel.

Notes

For an adult version, a splash of white rum or vodka pairs beautifully with these flavors. To create a simple syrup ahead of time for sweetening, use equal parts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves.