Shellfish 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 pink hue and a tart, cranberry-like depth that plain lemonade just can't match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps everything bright and lively, while the simple sugar syrup ties it all together in a way that feels genuinely homemade. The whole process is straightforward — make the syrup, strain it, stir in the lemon juice and cold water, and you're done. It's naturally free of anything from the sea, so there's zero ingredient-label anxiety here, just clean, vibrant fruit and flower. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but came entirely from your own kitchen.
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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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