Paraben Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Paraben Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water

This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're at a spa without leaving your kitchen. The deep ruby color comes from a quick hibiscus concentrate made with dried flowers and a touch of maple syrup, which adds just enough gentle sweetness without any synthetic additives. Fresh strawberries, cucumber, and mint steep alongside it, layering in bright, clean flavor that builds beautifully the longer it sits in the fridge. For anyone navigating paraben-free living, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category — flavored drinks and store-bought infusions often contain preservatives and synthetic compounds that are hard to spot on a label. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients you can see and trust. It's refreshing, gorgeous in a glass, and genuinely easy to pull together for everyday hydration or a casual gathering.

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Ingredients

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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