Homemade Strawberry Hibiscus Syrup

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: About 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1½ cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water and dried hibiscus flowers.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and strain out the hibiscus flowers.
4. Return the hibiscus tea to the saucepan and add the sliced strawberries.
5. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft.
6. Mash the strawberries gently with the back of a spoon.
7. Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
8. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract (if using).
9. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
10. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the fruit to extract as much syrup as possible.
11. Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to a sterilized glass bottle or jar.

Serving Ideas

• Mix with sparkling water for a refreshing strawberry hibiscus soda.
• Stir into lemonade or iced tea.
• Add to cocktails or mocktails.
• Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream.
• Flavor homemade lemonade, smoothies, or fruit salads.

Storage

• Refrigerate in a sealed bottle or jar for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

Tips

• For a richer berry flavor, use ripe, sweet strawberries.
• Add a cinnamon stick or a few mint leaves while simmering for a unique twist.
• Reduce the syrup a little longer if you prefer a thicker consistency.