Low Sodium Hibiscus Berry Infused Water

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

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This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're at a spa without leaving your kitchen. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate forms the backbone of the pitcher, delivering a tart, floral depth that pairs beautifully with sweet strawberries, cool cucumber, and fresh mint. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness without tipping into sugary territory, keeping everything balanced and refreshing. Because every ingredient here is whole and naturally sodium-free, it's a genuinely satisfying option for anyone keeping a close eye on their salt intake — no label-reading required. After a chill in the fridge, the fruit and herbs perfume the entire pitcher with color and fragrance that looks almost too pretty to drink. Squeeze in a wedge of lemon or lime right before serving and you've got a showstopper that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a crowd.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the hibiscus concentrate

2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
2 cups water
1 tbsp maple syrup

For the pitcher

6 cups cold water
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
½ medium english cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
1 cup ice cubes

For serving

lemon or lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup until dissolved.
2
Let the hibiscus steep for 10 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently on the flowers to extract all the liquid. Discard the spent flowers.

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