Dairy 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 color from the hibiscus concentrate bleeds beautifully into the cold water, picking up the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the cool, clean note of cucumber along the way. A handful of mint leaves rounds everything out with a fragrance that hits you the moment you pour a glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's nothing to swap, check, or second-guess — just fresh produce and a quick stovetop steep. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the tartness of the hibiscus without tipping into sugary territory. A squeeze of lemon or lime at the end brightens the whole thing and makes it feel almost like a mocktail. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and it's ready to pour 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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