Hazelnut Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a serious upgrade. Tart hibiscus concentrate forms the base, deepened with just a touch of maple syrup, then layered with fresh strawberries, cool cucumber, and fragrant mint for a pitcher that looks as stunning as it tastes. The deep ruby color alone is enough to make everyone at the table ask what's in it. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — flowers, fruit, herbs, water — there's no label-reading required and no concern about hidden nut derivatives sneaking in through flavored syrups or pre-made mixes. A short chill in the fridge lets everything meld together beautifully, so the final pour is floral, fruity, and genuinely refreshing. Finish each glass with a squeeze of lemon or lime to brighten the whole thing 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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