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glass of redbud lemonade

Redbud Lemonade

Learn how to make naturally pink lemonade using redbud flowers, lemons, and your sweetener of choice.
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Course: Drinks
Keyword: lemonade, lemons, redbud
Total Time: 12 hours
Servings: 2 cups

Equipment

  • pint canning jar, or other heatproof container
  • fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup redbud flowers, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 4 to 5 tbsp sugar, or other sweetener of your choice
  • 3 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water

Instructions

  • Place the redbud flowers in a heatproof jar or container.
  • Pour boiling water over the redbud flowers.
  • Let cool until the jar/container is comfortable enough to handle, then cover and move to the refrigerator.
  • Infuse the redbuds for 12 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and strain. The redbud tea might look very pale and unpromising at this point - that's okay!
  • Squeeze the juice of three lemons, then add the lemon juice to the redbud tea.
  • Stir well. The redbud tea should brighten up in color as soon as the lemon juice is added.
  • Add the sugar or your sweetener of choice. Stir well then taste test. If needed, add more sweetener until your lemonade tastes just right for you.
  • Pour over ice and enjoy your tangy and naturally pink lemonade!