Lactose Free 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 it's a lazy weekend brunch or a backyard gathering on a hot afternoon. Dried hibiscus flowers and fresh or frozen berries are simmered together into a deeply colored concentrate that's tart, floral, and absolutely gorgeous in the glass. A touch of honey and a squeeze of lime round out the flavor beautifully, giving it that sweet-tart balance that keeps you coming back for another sip. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's no swapping or substituting needed — it just works, effortlessly. The concentrate can be made ahead and chilled, so when it's time to serve, all you do is pour it over ice and top with sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Fresh mint and a lime slice make it look like something you'd pay ten dollars for at a fancy café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen.

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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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