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Strawberry Lemon Hibiscus Refresher

Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher

Enjoy this refreshing Strawberry Lemon Hibiscus Refresher made with hibiscus tea, strawberries, and lemon juice for a perfect summer drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 72
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bags hibiscus tea OR 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus flowers
Fruit Mixture
  • ½ cup strawberries washed and sliced
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup adjust to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • sliced strawberries for garnish
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • tea kettle
  • Blender
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Brewing Hibiscus Tea
  1. In a tea kettle, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and place hibiscus tea bags (or dried hibiscus flowers) into the kettle. Steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bags (or strain out flowers) and let the tea cool.
Preparing Strawberry Puree
  1. Wash and slice strawberries, then add them to a blender along with ¼ cup of the cooled hibiscus tea. Blend until smooth, and optionally strain for a smoother texture.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large pitcher, combine the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tartness as desired.
Serving the Drink
  1. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices, fresh strawberries, and mint, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSodium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

This drink is perfect for summer gatherings and can be enjoyed fresh or stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Adjust sweetness to your preference and experiment with different fruit combinations for unique flavors.

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