Hibiscus Lemonade

Sep 27, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A refreshing iced lemonade featuring the floral tartness of hibiscus combined with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Cooling 10 min

Total 15 min

Servings 1

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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servings

2.0 fl oz (60.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)simple syrup
7.0 fl oz (210.0 ml)cold filtered water
1.0 cup (237.0 ml)ice
1.0 cup (237.0 ml)hibiscus tea, brewed and chilled

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Instructions

Brew hibiscus tea with 1 cup of hot water and steep for 8 minutes, then chill.
Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, 7 fl oz cold filtered water, and chilled hibiscus tea in a pitcher.
Stir until uniform and taste for balance.
Pour over ice and serve.

Tips

Brew the hibiscus tea ahead of time and chill to save prep time. You can substitute with hibiscus concentrate if available for convenience.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make hibiscus lemonade?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep, plus 10 min to steep or chill. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make hibiscus lemonade ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.

Is this drink vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.

A refreshing iced lemonade featuring the floral tartness of hibiscus combined with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

342 Calories / serving

12.4g Fat

121.5g Carbs

73.9g Protein

22.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~342 cal · 12g fat · 122g carbs · 74g protein · 22g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 342 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 65 min·3.8 mi·~7600 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 46 min·2.3 mi·~4600 steps
Moderate cycling 35 min·7.0 mi
Swimming laps 48 min
Jogging 33 min·2.8 mi·~5300 steps
Stair climbing 32 min·~2900 steps
Dancing 56 min
Bodyweight circuit training 35 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 79 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.