Description
Chilled “frozen hibiscus lemonade” offers a refreshing Mexican-inspired escape from summer heat. Crimson-hued and tangy, this cool beverage delivers a perfect balance of floral sweetness and zesty citrus that will transport you to a sunny afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups ice
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup
Garnishes:
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint
- Sparkling water (optional)
Instructions
- Heat water in a saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil, creating a foundation for the vibrant hibiscus infusion.
- Introduce dried hibiscus flowers into the hot water, allowing them to steep and release their rich, crimson essence for approximately 10 minutes.
- Carefully strain the infused liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, removing the spent flower petals and capturing the intense, tangy hibiscus concentrate.
- Let the hibiscus tea cool to room temperature, ensuring the flavor remains robust and the liquid becomes refreshingly crisp.
- Pour the cooled hibiscus tea into a blender, combining it with freshly squeezed lemon juice to create a harmonious citrus-floral blend.
- Add ice cubes and a touch of sweetener to the mixture, balancing the tart hibiscus and bright lemon notes.
- Blitz the ingredients until smooth and frothy, transforming the liquid into a slushy, vibrant frozen beverage.
- Pour the icy concoction into chilled glasses, garnishing with a lemon slice or fresh hibiscus flower for an elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately, offering a cool, invigorating drink that captures the essence of summer in every sip.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding honey or agave syrup to balance the tart hibiscus flavor, tasting as you mix.
- Enhance texture by blending with crushed ice for a smoother, more refreshing frozen consistency.
- Make it vegan-friendly by using plant-based sweeteners like maple syrup or stevia instead of traditional sugar.
- For a low-calorie version, replace some sugar with fresh stevia leaves or a zero-calorie sweetener alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg