Description
This Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher is a vibrant, refreshing drink combining the tartness of hibiscus tea with the sweetness of strawberry puree and the zing of fresh lemon juice. Perfectly sweetened with honey and sugar, this cool beverage is ideal for warm days when you need a revitalizing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Hibiscus Tea Base
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dried hibiscus petals
Sweeteners
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Fruit Components
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
To Serve
- 1 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil Water with Hibiscus Petals: In a medium-sized saucepan, pour 2 cups of water and add 1 cup of dried hibiscus petals for infusion.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to release flavors from the petals.
- Simmer Hibiscus Tea: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to deepen the infusion.
- Steep Further: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the hibiscus mixture steep an additional 5 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Strain Tea: Strain the hibiscus tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or pitcher, discarding the used petals.
- Dissolve Sugar: Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the hot tea and stir thoroughly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Cool Tea: Allow the sweetened hibiscus tea to cool to room temperature naturally.
- Add Lemon Juice: Once cooled, stir in 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice to add tartness.
- Mix Strawberry Puree: Add 1/2 cup strawberry puree to the tea mixture and stir well to combine for a fruity flavor.
- Incorporate Honey: Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey, mixing until completely dissolved.
- Prepare Serving Glass: In a separate large glass, add 1 cup of cold water to dilute the concentrate slightly.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the hibiscus-strawberry-lemonade mixture into the glass with cold water and stir thoroughly.
- Add Ice: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes to chill the beverage properly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the chilled Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher over the ice and serve immediately for a refreshing experience.
Notes
- The hibiscus petals can be found in specialty tea shops or online.
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar and honey to taste.
- Chilling the tea before mixing will enhance the final beverage’s refreshing quality.
- Strawberry puree can be made by blending fresh strawberries until smooth.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger servings.
