Seed Oil Free Hibiscus Lemonade
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor delivers just as much as the visuals promise. Tart, floral, and lightly sweet, this drink hits a balance that feels genuinely refreshing rather than cloying. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a rich concentrate that forms the backbone of the whole recipe, while fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps everything bright and alive. Honey steps in as the sweetener, doing a far better job than processed syrups and keeping the ingredient list completely clean. Most store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in refined oils through added flavorings or emulsifiers, so making your own from scratch is the easiest way to stay in control of what you're actually drinking. A handful of ice, a sprig of mint, and a lemon slice on the rim turn this into something you'd happily serve at a dinner party or sip solo on a hot afternoon.
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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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