Spice Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes a regular glass feel like something special. The deep ruby color from the hibiscus concentrate alone is enough to stop people in their tracks, and the flavor delivers just as much as the look promises — tart, floral, and subtly sweet from a touch of maple syrup. Fresh strawberries, cool cucumber slices, and mint leaves steep right in the pitcher, layering in brightness and fragrance without any heat or complexity. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, this is the kind of refreshing drink you can enjoy completely worry-free, since every single ingredient is naturally gentle and clean. The short simmer to build the hibiscus base is the only cooking involved, and after that it's just a matter of patience while everything chills and mingles in the fridge. A squeeze of lemon or lime at serving time adds a little extra zing if you want it. It's effortlessly elegant, endlessly refreshing, and just as welcome at a dinner party as it is on a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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