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Hibiscus Limeade

Chill Out with Refreshing Hibiscus Limeade Bliss

This refreshing Hibiscus Limeade combines the tartness of lime with the floral sweetness of hibiscus, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers Provide tart, floral flavor.
  • 8 cups water Base for the limeade.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste or substitute with honey or agave.
For the Zing
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed preferred.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and lower heat to medium. Let infuse for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the pot from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into another bowl or pot, discarding the hibiscus flowers.
  3. Put the strained liquid back on low heat and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved, taking about 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  4. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice, stirring well to combine flavors.
  5. Allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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