Strawberry Hibiscus-Tea Lemonade |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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a great afternoon lemonade with just a little different flavor for everyone to enjoy - Ingredients:
6 cups water |
6 hibiscus tea bags |
2 lbs strawberries, hulled and halved |
1/4 cup sugar, plus |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 cup lemon juice, plus |
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 3 lemons) |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
Directions:
1. SIMPLE SYRUP:.
2. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool completely, and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
3. LEMONADE:.
4. Bring water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 30 minutes. Discard tea bags, and pour into a pitcher. Let cool completely.
5. Combine strawberries and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Heat until strawberries release their juices, about 25 minutes. Strain through a sieve into a pitcher. (Stir gently, but do not press strawberries, or juice will become cloudy).
6. Add lemon juice and simple syrup to pitcher and stir to combine. Divide juice among ice-filled glasses, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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