Beef Free Vegan Hibiscus Lemonade with Fresh Mint
This vibrant ruby-red drink is the kind of thing that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered with agave syrup and fresh mint to create a deeply floral, fragrant syrup that forms the backbone of the whole drink. Once strained and combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water, the result is tart, lightly sweet, and impossibly refreshing. The agave keeps it entirely plant-based, so there's no honey or any animal-derived sweetener to worry about — just clean, simple ingredients from start to finish. You can tweak the balance of sweetness and tartness right in the pitcher, which makes it easy to dial in exactly the flavor you want. Served over ice with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus syrup
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- ½ cup agave syrup
- 1 cup water
- 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, agave syrup, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the agave dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat.
- 2
Add the mint leaves to the hot hibiscus mixture and let steep for 15–20 minutes, until the liquid is deep ruby-red and fragrant.
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