Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with The Best Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher. This delightful drink combines the tartness of hibiscus tea with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and a zesty splash of lemon juice. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or simply cooling down on a warm day, this fruity refresher is not only a treat for your taste buds but also packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making it a healthy choice as well. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this delicious non-alcoholic beverage that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 hibiscus tea bags or 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a kettle, then steep hibiscus tea bags or dried flowers for 5-7 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain out the flowers and let cool.
- Blend strawberries with 1/4 cup of cooled hibiscus tea until smooth. Optionally strain for a smoother texture.
- In a pitcher, combine remaining hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir well and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra strawberry slices, lemon wedges, and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added creativity, consider garnishing with edible flowers or experimenting with other fruits like raspberries or peaches for unique flavor variations. Ensure your ingredients are chilled before mixing to enhance refreshment.