Nutmeg Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This infused water is the kind of thing that makes a plain glass of H₂O feel genuinely luxurious. Tart hibiscus concentrate, sweet strawberries, cool cucumber, and fresh mint come together in a pitcher that looks as stunning as it tastes — deep ruby red with flecks of green and pink peeking through the ice. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the hibiscus without making things cloying, and a long chill in the fridge lets every ingredient meld into something that's refreshing on a whole other level. It's naturally free of any warm spices, so there's zero concern about hidden seasonings sneaking into your glass — just clean, fruit-forward flavor from start to finish. Squeeze in a little lemon or lime right before serving and the brightness really pops. This is the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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