Pecan Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(5)

This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel a little more special. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate sets the base with a tart, floral note, while fresh strawberries, cucumber, and mint layer in brightness and cool, garden-fresh fragrance. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying — just enough sweetness to balance the hibiscus's natural tang. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It's naturally free of nuts in any form, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option for gatherings where you need something crowd-pleasing and safe. Let it chill long enough for the fruit and herbs to really bloom into the water, and you'll be rewarded with a pitcher that looks as stunning as it tastes. Squeeze in a little lemon or lime right before serving and watch it disappear fast.

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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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