Turmeric Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
This infused water is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a distant memory. The deep ruby hibiscus concentrate sets a gorgeous base, while fresh strawberries, cool cucumber slices, and fragrant mint leaves slowly work their magic as everything chills together in the pitcher. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness without making it feel like a sugary cocktail — it stays refreshing and light all the way through. Many flavored drinks and wellness beverages sneak in spices or botanical blends that can be hard to avoid, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. The process is simple: simmer, steep, strain, and let the fridge do the rest. Each glass gets a little scoop of the fruit and cucumber, so the presentation is just as appealing as the flavor. A squeeze of lemon or lime right before sipping takes the whole thing up another notch.
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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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