Alpha Gal Friendly Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This floral, fruit-forward infused water is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a total luxury. Tart hibiscus concentrate forms the base, balanced with a touch of maple syrup and brightened by fresh strawberries, cool cucumber, and fragrant mint. Every ingredient here is entirely plant-based, which means it's naturally free from the mammalian products that people managing alpha-gal syndrome need to avoid — no hidden dairy, no meat-derived additives, nothing to second-guess. The process is simple: steep, strain, combine, and let the fridge do the rest while everything melds into something beautifully ruby-colored and refreshing. A squeeze of lemon or lime at the end adds a little extra zing that ties the whole thing together. It's gorgeous enough to serve at a gathering but easy enough to keep a pitcher going all week long.
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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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