Brazil Nut Free Hibiscus Lemonade
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers simmered into a concentrate give this drink a tart, floral backbone that pairs beautifully with bright fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. It's the kind of refreshing, from-scratch beverage that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weekday afternoon. Because it's built entirely from simple, whole ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. The honey dissolves right into the warm concentrate, so every sip is perfectly balanced without any fuss. Poured over ice and finished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as stunning as it tastes.
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4 servings
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 1 cup cold water
For the hibiscus concentrate
- 3 cups water
- 3 tbsp honey
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 lemon slices (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers and 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep ruby red.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Let the concentrate steep and cool for 20 minutes.
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