Soy Free Fresh Hibiscus Berry Lemonade
This vibrant drink is everything a summer refresher should be — tart, floral, and strikingly beautiful in the glass. Dried hibiscus flowers and fresh strawberries are simmered together with maple syrup to create a deep ruby syrup that's as gorgeous as it is flavorful, then brightened with a generous pour of freshly squeezed lemon juice. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher with no complicated steps and no specialty equipment beyond a fine-mesh strainer. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, this kind of drink is a genuine win — no hidden additives, no processed sweeteners, just whole ingredients you can see and trust. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener and plays beautifully against the tartness of the hibiscus and lemon, giving the lemonade a rounded, slightly earthy depth that plain sugar just can't match. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a fancy café. It's the kind of recipe that earns you serious compliments with very little effort.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!