Artificial Food Coloring Free Berry Hibiscus Spritzer

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.9

(15)

Artificial Food Coloring Free Berry Hibiscus Spritzer

This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer gets its stunning crimson color entirely from dried hibiscus flowers and fresh mixed berries — no dyes, no artificial anything. For anyone navigating brightly colored drinks and punches, that's a genuinely big deal, since so many store-bought options and cocktail mixes rely on synthetic colorants to achieve that eye-catching hue. Here, the color is pure and earned, simmered right out of the fruit and botanicals themselves. A touch of honey and fresh lime juice round out the concentrate with a sweet-tart balance that feels sophisticated without being fussy. The sparkling water finish keeps it light and effervescent, making it perfect for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or any occasion that calls for something festive in a glass. Fresh mint and lime slices are optional, but they make the whole thing look like something you'd order at a rooftop bar.

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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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