Pork Free Fresh Hibiscus Berry Lemonade

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

(24)

That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered with fresh strawberries and maple syrup until the liquid turns richly fragrant and jewel-toned — a syrup that forms the backbone of something genuinely special. Fresh lemon juice brings the brightness, cold water balances everything out, and the result is a drink that tastes like it came from a fancy café rather than your own stovetop. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-reading stress or hidden additives to worry about. It's the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink you can confidently serve to guests with a wide range of dietary needs. Pile on the ice, tuck in a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got a showstopper that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the hibiscus syrup

½ cup dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica/sorrel)
½ cup maple syrup
2 cups water
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

For the lemonade

¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
3 cups cold water

For serving

ice, for serving
lemon slices, for serving (optional)
fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, maple syrup, 2 cups water, and strawberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once or twice, until the maple syrup is fully dissolved and the liquid turns a deep ruby red, about 5–7 minutes.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes, until the hibiscus flavor is fully extracted and the liquid is fragrant and deeply colored.

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