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Frozen Hibiscus Lemonade

Frozen Hibiscus Lemonade to Make Your Summer Sparkle

Frozen Hibiscus Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink that combines floral hibiscus with zingy lemon for a delightful taste experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hibiscus Base
  • 2 cups Filtered Water Fresh, clean water for brewing hibiscus tea.
  • 1 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers Can substitute with hibiscus tea bags.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can be adjusted to taste or substituted with honey or agave.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice is not recommended.
For the Slushy Texture
  • 3 cups Ice Cubes Larger cubes work best for blending.
Optional Enhancements
  • 2 tablespoons Honey For extra sweetness.
  • 2 slices Lemon Slices For garnish.
  • 5 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish.

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Blender
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brew the Hibiscus Tea: Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Sweeten the Tea: Strain the hibiscus tea into a heatproof bowl. While warm, stir in granulated sugar to taste until dissolved. Allow to cool.
  3. Blend the Lemonade: Combine the cooled hibiscus tea with freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 cups of ice cubes in a blender.
  4. Adjust the Sweetness: Taste the blended lemonade and adjust sweetness with more sugar or honey as needed.
  5. Serve & Garnish: Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cooling the tea before blending is key to avoid a watered-down texture. Larger ice cubes create a smoother blend.

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