Hazelnut Free Garden Hibiscus Berry Cooler

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.9

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Hazelnut Free Garden Hibiscus Berry Cooler

This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that makes people stop and ask what's in it before they've even taken a sip. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered until the water turns a stunning deep ruby red, then sweetened with maple syrup and brightened with fresh lemon juice for a base that's tart, floral, and completely refreshing. Lightly muddled strawberries and blueberries add real fruit flavor and a gorgeous color payoff that no artificial mix could ever replicate. The whole thing gets topped off with sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel like a proper occasion drink — even on a random Tuesday afternoon. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. It's the kind of cooler that works equally well for a backyard gathering, a brunch spread, or just a quiet afternoon treat when you want something a little more special than plain water.

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Ingredients

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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