Carrageenan 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 steeped in hot water create a naturally tart, floral concentrate that pairs beautifully with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a touch of honey. No store-bought shortcuts here — which means no hidden thickeners or stabilizers to worry about, just clean, real ingredients you can feel good about. The honey dissolves right into the warm concentrate, giving the whole drink a gentle sweetness that balances the tartness without tipping into sugary territory. It comes together in well under an hour, and most of that time is just waiting for the concentrate to cool and steep. Poured over ice and finished with a lemon slice and fresh mint, this is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a boutique café but costs almost nothing to make at home.
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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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