Hibiscus Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher (Print)
A cooling blend of hibiscus tea, fresh strawberries and lemon juice sweetened with maple syrup for the perfect summer refreshment.
# Ingredients:
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2 cups water
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2 hibiscus tea bags or 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
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½ cup fresh strawberries
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¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
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Extra sliced strawberries
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Lemon slices
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Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
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In a tea kettle, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add hibiscus tea bags or dried hibiscus flowers. Steep for 5-7 minutes until desired strength is achieved. Remove tea bags or strain out flowers, then allow tea to cool completely.
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Wash and slice strawberries, then add to a blender with ¼ cup of the cooled hibiscus tea. Blend until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag.
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In a large pitcher, combine the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry purée, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir thoroughly. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more syrup or lemon juice. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices, fresh strawberries, and mint sprigs.
# Notes:
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The hibiscus tea can be brewed 2-3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator, reducing preparation time to about 10 minutes when ready to make the refresher.