Low Sodium Berry Hibiscus Spritzer

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.9

(15)

This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. Dried hibiscus flowers and fresh mixed berries simmer together into a deeply colored concentrate that's tart, floral, and naturally sweet — no flavor packets or artificial anything required. A touch of honey and a squeeze of fresh lime juice round out the concentrate beautifully before it gets strained into a silky, smooth base. When you're watching added sodium, beverages can be a sneaky source of it, especially flavored sodas and store-bought sparkling drinks loaded with sodium-based additives. Here, every ingredient is clean and intentional, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint, the result is effervescent, refreshing, and genuinely gorgeous to look at. It's the kind of homemade drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a can in the first place.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the hibiscus-berry concentrate

3 cups water
½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

For serving

3 cups sparkling water, chilled
ice cubes, as needed
fresh mint sprigs (optional)
lime slices (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, and mixed berries in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply colored and the berries have softened and released their juices.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey and lime juice until the honey is fully dissolved.

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