Rhubarb-Hibiscus Lemonade

Name: Rhubarb-Hibiscus Lemonade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: about 8 cups (2 litres)
Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 litres) water; 4 cups (520 g) fresh or frozen rhubarb (thawed if frozen), cubed, plus more for serving; 1 cup (210 g) sugar; 1/3 cup (30 g) dried hibiscus flower petals (see note) or the contents of 5 to 6 hibiscus tea bags, plus more for serving; Lime slices, for serving; Ice cubes, for serving

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Preparation 20 min
Cooking 18 min
Cooling 4 h
Makes about 8 cups (2 litres)

With its gorgeous deep-red colour, this lemon-free "lemonade" has everything going for it to become the drink of the summer. Lightly tart, with chunks of rhubarb, and highly fragrant thanks to the addition of the hibiscus, it'll shine on any picnic table. When serving, add rhubarb, hibiscus flowers, lime slices and ice cubes for a refreshing and resolutely summery drink.

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Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 6 cups (1.5 litres) water
- 4 cups (520 g) fresh or frozen rhubarb (thawed if frozen), cubed, plus more for serving
- 1 cup (210 g) sugar
- 1/3 cup (30 g) dried hibiscus flower petals (see note) or the contents of 5 to 6 hibiscus tea bags, plus more for serving
- Lime slices, for serving
- Ice cubes, for serving

Preparation

- In a pot, bring the water, rhubarb, sugar and hibiscus to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 8 minutes.
- Strain the rhubarb mixture through a sieve placed over a large measuring cup or pitcher. Let drain for 10 minutes without pressing down on the rhubarb. Compost the residue. Cover and refrigerate the rhubarb syrup for 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, add more cubed rhubarb and hibiscus flowers to the rhubarb syrup, along with lime slices and lots of ice.

Note from Ricardo

Hibiscus (or flor de Jamaica) is widely available in the tea aisle of most grocery stores. In some stores, the flowers are sold in bulk. If the flowers are whole, double the quantity for this recipe.

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