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The Best Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher

A vibrant, tart, and naturally sweet summer drink that combines the floral notes of hibiscus with fresh strawberry puree and zesty lemonade.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hibiscus Base
  • 0.5 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers
  • 2 cups Water
  • 0.25 cup Honey or Agave Nectar
Strawberry Lemonade Mixture
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Cold Water
Garnish and Serving
  • Ice Cubes
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 4 slices Lemon Slices

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and remove from heat immediately.
  2. Allow the hibiscus flowers to steep for 10 minutes to extract maximum flavor and color.
  3. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the solids. Stir in the honey or agave while the tea is warm.
  4. In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries and lemon juice. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
  5. Pour the strawberry-lemon puree into the pitcher with the hibiscus tea and add the remaining 2 cups of cold water.
  6. Stir the mixture thoroughly and refrigerate until chilled, or serve immediately over plenty of ice.
  7. Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice and a sprig of mint for a professional presentation.

Notes

For a sparkling version, replace the final 2 cups of cold water with chilled sparkling water or club soda just before serving.