Almond Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel a little more special. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate forms the backbone of the pitcher, bringing a tart, floral depth that pairs beautifully with sweet strawberries, cool cucumber, and fresh mint. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the flavor without making it cloying, so the whole thing tastes refreshing rather than sugary. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading required — just real, whole foods doing their thing. After a chill in the fridge, the fruit and herbs perfume the water with color and fragrance that looks almost too pretty to drink. Serve it over ice with a squeeze of lemon or lime and it's instantly the most impressive thing on the table, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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