
This vibrant ruby-red iced tea is the kind of drink that stops people in their tracks the moment you set it on the table. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a deeply colored, tart, and floral brew that tastes far more impressive than the short ingredient list suggests. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, and a splash of fresh lime juice adds a bright citrus edge that makes the whole thing pop. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and oats, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just straightforward, gorgeous refreshment. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout or a lazy weekend brunch, and it looks stunning garnished with a few thin lime slices floating over the ice. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge, because it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2ā3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Bring the remaining 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers, and steep for 8ā10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep ruby red.
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