Gluten Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
Vibrant, floral, and impossibly refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a serious upgrade. A quick hibiscus concentrate forms the base — dried flowers simmered with just a touch of maple syrup — giving the whole pitcher that gorgeous deep crimson hue and a pleasantly tart, cranberry-like flavor. Fresh strawberries, thin cucumber slices, and mint leaves steep right in the pitcher, layering in sweetness, coolness, and fragrance as it chills. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no worrying about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. It's a great option for entertaining, since it looks stunning on a table and suits virtually every guest at the party. A squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving brightens everything up and makes it feel even more special.
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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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