Beef Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a distant memory. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate — made by gently simmering dried flowers and sweetening with a touch of maple syrup — forms the backbone of something genuinely beautiful to look at and refreshing to sip. Fresh strawberries, cool cucumber slices, and fragrant mint leaves steep right in the pitcher, slowly releasing their color and aroma into every pour. A squeeze of lemon or lime at the table adds a bright, citrusy finish that ties everything together. It's naturally free from animal products of any kind, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. Make a big batch, let it chill, and you'll have something elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a lazy afternoon on the porch.
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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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