Red Meat Allergy Friendly Hibiscus Lemonade
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Tart fresh lemon juice meets floral, slightly tangy hibiscus in a way that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. A touch of honey rounds everything out with natural sweetness, and you can easily adjust it to taste before serving. Since this drink is built entirely from flowers, citrus, honey, and water, it's naturally free from any animal proteins — no label-reading required. It comes together in well under an hour, and the steeping process fills your kitchen with the most gorgeous floral aroma. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice for a glass that 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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