Rice Free Hibiscus-Berry Lemon Cucumber Water
Vibrant, floral, and impossibly refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a treat. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered into a ruby-red concentrate sweetened with just a touch of honey, then combined with fresh berries, bright lemon slices, and cool cucumber for a pitcher that looks as stunning as it tastes. The longer it chills, the more deeply colored and fragrant it becomes — so it actually rewards a little patience. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, making this a completely effortless fit for anyone avoiding rice or other grains without any substitutions required. It's the kind of thing you'd set out at a summer gathering and watch disappear before you even sit down. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it genuinely rivals anything you'd order at a fancy spa or café.
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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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