Hibiscus Iced Tea Lemonade
A vibrant ruby-red summer drink blending tart lemon, floral hibiscus, and a hint of sweetness. Effortlessly refreshing, caffeine-free, and customizable with mint or sparkling water. Perfect for heat-lovers and brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 6 (8-ounce servings)
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups water, divided
4 hibiscus tea bags (or 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 medium lemons)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups ice cubes
Lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Boil 2 cups water in a kettle or saucepan
Steep tea bags/petals in a pitcher with boiling water for 8–10 minutes until deeply ruby-colored
Juice lemons and measure 1/2 cup sugar while tea steeping
Remove tea bags/strain petals, then dissolve sugar into warm tea
Stir in remaining 2 cups cold water and lemon juice until flavor is balanced
Chill 20–30 minutes, then serve over ice with mint and lemon garnishes
Notes
For a sparkling twist: Add 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water before serving
Adjust sweetness by adding sugar/ice as needed
Opt for raw sugar or yellow sugar for visual appeal
Find it online: https://viralchickenrecipes.com/hibiscus-iced-tea-lemonade/