Blueberry Hibiscus Lemonade (Naturally Sweetened, Summer-Ready!)
Blueberry hibiscus lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant drink that blends the tartness of lemons with the floral notes of hibiscus and the subtle sweetness of blueberries. The lemonade is typically a striking shade of purple or pink, thanks to the deep hues of the hibiscus and blueberries.
Servings 5 cups
Ingredients
Hibiscus Syrup
- 1/2 cup hibiscus
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup monk fruit
Blueberry Mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup blueberries
Unsweetened lemonade
- 1 1/2 lemons juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Combine water and monk fruit in a sauce pan and stir until the sugar is dissolved (on medium heat).
- Add in the fried hibiscus flowers and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer. Pour into a bowl/cup and set aside.
- Rinse the sauce pan. In that same saucepan bring blueberries and water to a boil to create the blueberry mix.
- Pour the mixture into a small bowl, smash the berries to get all the juices out.
- Strain the mix into a cup and cool.
- In a separate cup, combine the lemon juice and water to create an unsweetened lemonade.
- Once everything has cooled, pour ice into an empty cup. Then pour the unsweetened lemonade, then the blueberry mix followed by the hibiscus syrup.
- Add mint leaf, and lemon for garnish. Enjoy!