A Delicious Hibiscus Ginger Lemonade//Masof’s Kitchen//Summer Refreshing Drink

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers (washed and steeped in hot water)
• 2 cup Water (for steeping hibiscus)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for simple syrup)
• 1 cup Water (for simple syrup)
• 4 medium Lemons (juiced, about 1/2 cup juice)
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger (grated and squeezed for juice (≈1 tbsp))
• 1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves (for garnish and extra freshness)
• as needed Ice Cubes (to serve)
• 1 cup per serving Sparkling Water (optional, for a fizzy version)

Instructions

1. Wash and steep hibiscus

   Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers under cold water, then place them in a heatproof bowl and pour 2 cups of hot water over them. Let steep for 10 minutes to extract color and flavor.

   Time: PT10M

2. Make simple syrup

   In a saucepan combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sugar fully dissolves and the liquid becomes clear.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Juice the lemons

   Roll the lemons on the countertop to loosen the juice, then cut in half and squeeze until you have about 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prepare ginger juice

   Peel a 1‑inch piece of fresh ginger and grate it finely. Transfer the grated ginger to a small cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel and squeeze to extract the juice (about 1 tablespoon).

   Time: PT2M

5. Strain the hibiscus infusion

   After the 10‑minute steep, pour the hibiscus liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.

   Time: PT1M

6. Combine all liquids

   To the pitcher with hibiscus tea add the lemon juice, ginger juice, and the cooled simple syrup. Stir well to combine.

   Time: PT2M

7. Finish and serve

   Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the pitcher, give a final stir, then pour over ice-filled glasses. For a fizzy twist, top each glass with sparkling water.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

0g

Carbohydrates

50g

Fat

0g

Fiber

0g