Sparkling Hibiscus Mint Lemonade (Print Version)

Tart hibiscus and lemon with cooling mint, finished with sparkling water for a bright, thirst-quenching drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hibiscus & Mint Base

01 - 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (or 2 hibiscus tea bags)
02 - 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
03 - 1/3 cup honey or agave syrup (to taste)
04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
05 - 2 cups cold water

→ Sparkling Finish

06 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
07 - Lemon slices, for garnish
08 - Ice cubes

# Method:

01 - In a small pitcher or bowl, steep the hibiscus flowers and mint leaves in 2 cups cold water for 10 minutes. For a deeper flavor, gently muddle the mint leaves.
02 - Strain the mixture into a larger pitcher, discarding solids.
03 - Add honey or agave syrup and lemon juice to the strained liquid. Stir until fully dissolved.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the hibiscus-mint lemonade concentrate halfway up each glass.
05 - Top with chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No one will believe how little time you spent making something this stunning.
  • The combination of tart, herbal, and sparkling elements means every sip is uniquely refreshing.
02 -
  • If you forget and steep the hibiscus-mint base too long, the flavor gets intensely tart—but it's still delicious over extra ice or with more syrup.
  • Making the concentrate in advance and chilling it means the final drink stays extra cold and bubbly when you serve.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses ahead for the coldest, longest-lasting mocktail.
  • A quick muddle of mint at the bottom of every glass amps up the aroma with every sip.
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