A Bright, Fruity Syrup Perfect for Drinks, Desserts, and Mocktails
This homemade strawberry hibiscus syrup is sweet, tangy, floral, and beautifully vibrant in color. Fresh strawberries blend perfectly with hibiscus flowers to create a refreshing syrup that can be used in lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, cocktails, pancakes, yogurt, and even desserts.
The flavor is rich and refreshing with a balance of berry sweetness and the slightly tart taste of hibiscus.
Ingredients
For the Syrup
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- Cinnamon stick
- Fresh mint leaves
- Orange peel
- Honey instead of part of the sugar
