Spice Free Pink Lemonade with Hibiscus
That gorgeous ruby-red color comes entirely from dried hibiscus flowers steeped into a simple homemade syrup — no artificial dyes, no flavor packets, just pure floral magic. The tartness of fresh-squeezed lemon juice plays beautifully against the syrup's deep, berry-like richness, creating a drink that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Because everything here is built from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no spice blends, no mystery additives, just sugar, water, citrus, and flowers. Making the hibiscus syrup is genuinely easy: a quick simmer, a 15-minute steep, and a strain, and you're done. From there it's just a matter of mixing, tasting, and adjusting to your liking, which makes this recipe wonderfully forgiving. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint for a drink that looks stunning at a summer table or a weekend brunch spread.
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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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