Yeast Free Berry Hibiscus Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is everything a refreshing drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and absolutely gorgeous in the glass. Dried hibiscus flowers and fresh or frozen berries are simmered together into a deeply colored concentrate that tastes like summer in the best possible way. A touch of honey and fresh lime juice round out the flavor, giving it that perfect balance between bright and mellow. Because the whole thing is built from fruit, flowers, and sparkling water, there's nothing here that could sneak in any fermentation concerns — it's naturally free of anything yeast-related without requiring any substitutions or workarounds. The concentrate can be made ahead and chilled in the fridge, so when it's time to serve, you just pour over ice and top with sparkling water for an instant crowd-pleaser. Fresh mint and a lime slice make it look like something from a fancy cocktail bar, even though it comes together with minimal effort.
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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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