Wheat Free Garden Hibiscus Berry Cooler

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.9

(21)

This vibrant ruby-red drink is the kind of thing you want to sip on a warm afternoon when you need something refreshing but a little more special than plain water. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered until they release a deep, jewel-toned color and a tart, floral flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh strawberries and blueberries. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness, and a squeeze of lemon juice keeps everything bright and lively. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — it's just clean, whole-food goodness from start to finish. Lightly muddled berries add little bursts of fresh fruit flavor throughout the drink, and the sparkling water finish gives it a festive, almost cocktail-like feel. It's an impressive pour for guests or a simple treat you make just for yourself, and it looks absolutely stunning in a glass over ice with a sprig of fresh mint.

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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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