Rice Free Berry Hibiscus Spritzer

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.9

(15)

This vibrant drink is everything a warm-weather beverage should be — tart, floral, lightly sweet, and absolutely gorgeous in the glass. The deep ruby concentrate comes from simmering dried hibiscus flowers with fresh or frozen berries, honey, and a squeeze of lime, building layers of flavor that feel far more special than anything you'd pour from a bottle. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, it's refreshing in the best possible way. Naturally, there's no grain of any kind anywhere near this recipe — it's built entirely from fruit, flowers, water, and a touch of honey, so it fits effortlessly into a grain-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. The concentrate can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, making it a brilliant option for entertaining or just treating yourself on a weeknight. A sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lime on the rim turn it into something that looks genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort.

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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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