Chicken Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel a little more special. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate sets the base with a tart, floral depth that pairs beautifully with sweet strawberries, cool cucumber, and fresh mint. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying, so the result is refreshing rather than sugary. Naturally free from any animal proteins, this is a pitcher drink that works for virtually any table — no label-checking required. The slow chill time lets all those flavors meld together into something that looks almost too pretty to drink. Serve it with a wedge of lemon or lime and it becomes the effortless centerpiece of any gathering, brunch spread, or 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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