Seed Oil 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. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate sets a gorgeous base, while fresh strawberries, cool cucumber, and bright mint layers in color, fragrance, and a subtle natural sweetness. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness of the hibiscus without tipping into sugary territory — just enough to make everything sing. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's zero concern about hidden refined oils sneaking in through flavored syrups, store-bought concentrates, or packaged drink mixes. The slow chill time lets the fruit and herbs fully bloom into the water, so what you pour into the glass is genuinely flavorful, not just tinted. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week, and it looks stunning on a table with lemon or lime wedges alongside.
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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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