Chestnut Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a regular glass feel like something special. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate sets a gorgeous base, while fresh strawberries, cucumber, and mint slowly release their flavors into the pitcher as it chills — the result is floral, fruity, and incredibly refreshing. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness of the hibiscus without making things overly sweet. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. It's a great option for entertaining, since the jewel-toned pitcher looks stunning on a table and can be made well ahead of time. Squeeze in a little lemon or lime just before serving to brighten everything up even further.
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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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