Pecan Free Berry Hibiscus Spritzer
This vibrant drink is everything a warm-weather refresher should be — tart, floral, lightly sweet, and absolutely stunning in the glass. The homemade hibiscus-berry concentrate is the real star here, simmered low and slow until it turns a deep jewel-toned red and the berries have given up every last drop of their flavor. A touch of honey and fresh lime juice round out the concentrate beautifully before it gets strained into a silky, smooth base. When you top it with chilled sparkling water, you get this gorgeous fizzy drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but cost a fraction of the price. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime slice and it's practically begging to be photographed before you drink it.
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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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