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Hibiscus Lemonade

Lemonade made with chilled hibiscus tea. Deep red and tart.

Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free

Ingredients

Method

  1. Ice the glass
  2. Add 25 ml fresh lemon juice
  3. Pour 20 ml sugar syrup into the glass
  4. Pour 120 ml hibiscus tea (chilled) into the glass
  5. Garnish

Tip

Brew the hibiscus strong.

About the Hibiscus Lemonade

The tea family. Tea is the world's most-drunk beverage after water. Iced tea recipes appear in American cookbooks in the 1800s, and every tea culture has its own cold or sweet version: sweet tea in the American South, cha yen in Thailand, mint tea in Morocco and teh tarik in Malaysia.

Hibiscus Lemonade FAQ

What's in a Hibiscus Lemonade?

25 ml fresh lemon juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, 120 ml hibiscus tea (chilled), garnished with lemon wheel.

Does a Hibiscus Lemonade contain alcohol?

No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.

Should I shake or stir a Hibiscus Lemonade?

Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.

What glass do you serve a Hibiscus Lemonade in?

A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.