Gluten Free Garden Hibiscus Berry Cooler
This vibrant ruby-red cooler is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered until the water turns a deep, jewel-toned crimson, then sweetened with maple syrup and brightened with fresh lemon juice for a flavor that's tart, floral, and completely refreshing. Fresh strawberries and blueberries get lightly muddled into the base, releasing their juice and adding a natural fruitiness that makes every glass taste like peak summer. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome sipping. A splash of sparkling water added at serving time gives it a gentle fizz that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got something that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus base
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the berry mix
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
For serving
- 2 cups cold sparkling water or still water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the 3 cups of water and dried hibiscus flowers in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep ruby red.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the maple syrup until fully dissolved, then let the hibiscus steep for 10 minutes.
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