Paraben Free Pink Lemonade with Hibiscus
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a rich, floral syrup that gives this lemonade its gorgeous hue and a tart, cranberry-like depth that store-bought pink lemonade simply cannot match. Speaking of store-bought — conventional flavored drinks often rely on synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, and preservative blends that can be a real concern for anyone keeping a clean ingredient list. Here, every element is straightforward: sugar, water, hibiscus, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, with nothing hidden in the mix. The homemade hibiscus syrup comes together in under 20 minutes and makes the whole process feel almost effortlessly elegant. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint, this is the kind of drink you bring to a summer gathering and watch disappear faster than you expected.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus syrup
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup water, the sugar, and dried hibiscus flowers in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat and let the hibiscus steep for 15 minutes, until the syrup is a deep ruby red.
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