Turkey Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This vibrant infused water is a showstopper in a pitcher — deep ruby from the hibiscus concentrate, studded with fresh strawberry slices, cool cucumber, and bright mint. The tart floral notes of dried hibiscus pair beautifully with the natural sweetness of strawberries, and a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without tipping it into sugary territory. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy spa but comes together with nothing more than a saucepan, a strainer, and a little patience. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from any animal products, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. After a chill in the fridge, the fruit and herbs fully bloom into the liquid, giving you something that tastes as gorgeous as it looks. Squeeze in a wedge of lemon or lime right before serving and it becomes genuinely hard to stop refilling your glass.
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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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