MSG Free Hibiscus-Berry Lemon Cucumber Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink this vibrant that comes together with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a jewel-toned concentrate sweetened with just a touch of honey, then get combined with fresh berries, bright lemon slices, and cool cucumber for a pitcher that looks almost too pretty to drink. Every single component is clean and natural, which means you never have to second-guess a label or wonder what's lurking in a flavoring packet. The berries deepen in color and flavor as the water chills, and the cucumber adds a subtle, garden-fresh note that keeps things from tipping too sweet. Pouring it over ice with a sprig of mint turns an everyday glass of water into something that feels genuinely special, whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus concentrate
- ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp honey
For the pitcher
- 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a combination)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- ½ english cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved. Let steep for 10 minutes.
- 2
Pour the hibiscus concentrate through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing on the flowers to extract all the liquid. Discard the spent flowers.
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