Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher combining the floral notes of hibiscus with sweet strawberries and tangy lemon juice, lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for a quick, healthy summer drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Total Time: 10-12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 cups water
- 2 hibiscus tea bags OR 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
Fruit & Sweetener
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Optional Toppings
- Extra sliced strawberries
- Extra lemon slices
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Hibiscus Tea: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a tea kettle. Remove from heat and add hibiscus tea bags or dried hibiscus flowers. Steep for 5-7 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags or strain flowers and let tea cool completely.
- Make Strawberry Puree: Wash and slice strawberries, then add them to a blender with 1/4 cup of the cooled hibiscus tea. Blend until smooth. For a smoother texture, optionally strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
- Adjust Flavor and Serve: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or tartness with additional lemon juice as desired. Pour over ice and garnish with optional lemon slices, fresh strawberries, and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make the drink less sweet, reduce the maple syrup or substitute with a low-calorie sweetener.
- Use fresh lemons for best flavor, but bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
- To make this recipe vegan and natural, ensure the maple syrup is pure and organic.
- If unavailable, dried hibiscus flowers can be found in specialty stores or online.
- Straining the strawberry puree is optional and depends on your texture preference.
Keywords: hibiscus tea, strawberry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, vegan refresher, natural sweetener, maple syrup, fruit puree