Artificial Food Coloring Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
That deep ruby color comes entirely from dried hibiscus flowers and fresh strawberries — no dyes, no additives, just real ingredients doing what they do best. Store-bought flavored waters and fruit punches are notorious for sneaking in artificial colorings, even when the label sounds wholesome, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. A quick hibiscus concentrate is simmered with a touch of maple syrup, then strained and combined with sliced cucumber, mint, and fresh strawberries to infuse the whole pitcher with natural fragrance and that gorgeous jewel-toned hue. The result is something that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost. It's refreshing, lightly floral, and just sweet enough without tipping into sugary territory. A squeeze of lemon or lime on the side brightens everything up and makes it feel a little fancy for zero extra effort. This is the kind of drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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