Nutmeg Free Hibiscus-Berry Lemon Cucumber Water
This vibrant infused water is as stunning to look at as it is refreshing to drink, with a deep ruby color that comes entirely from steeped dried hibiscus flowers and fresh fruit. The hibiscus concentrate is simmered with just a touch of honey, giving the whole pitcher a gentle floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with bright lemon and cool cucumber. Mixed berries — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or whatever combination you love — add another layer of fruity depth as everything mingles together in the fridge. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy spa but takes almost no effort to pull together. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in the mix. Serve it over ice with a few sprigs of fresh mint and it instantly becomes the most photogenic thing on the table.
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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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