Shellfish Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. The deep ruby color from the hibiscus concentrate is genuinely stunning in a pitcher, and the flavor is tart, floral, and just lightly sweet thanks to a touch of maple syrup. Fresh strawberries, cool cucumber, and a handful of mint round everything out into something that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. It's naturally free from any animal-derived ingredients, so there's zero need to scrutinize a label or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought flavored water. The trick is giving it enough time in the fridge to let the fruit and mint fully bloom into the liquid — that chill time makes all the difference. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lemon or lime and it's instantly the most refreshing thing on the table.
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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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