Lupin Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of thing that makes a plain glass of H2O feel like a serious upgrade. Tart hibiscus concentrate forms the base, brewed with dried flowers and just a touch of maple syrup for a hint of natural sweetness, then layered with fresh strawberries, cool cucumber, and fragrant mint. The result is a deeply ruby-hued pitcher that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. Because everything here is built from whole, recognizable ingredients — flowers, fruit, herbs, and water — there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into packaged drinks. The chilling time lets all those flavors meld together into something genuinely refreshing rather than just flavored water. A squeeze of lemon or lime at the end brightens the whole thing and adds a little extra zing. It's the perfect make-ahead drink for warm days, dinner parties, or any time you want something beautiful without any fuss.
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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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