Wheat Free Hibiscus-Berry Lemon Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this stunning. This infused water layers tart hibiscus concentrate with juicy mixed berries, bright lemon, and cool cucumber for a drink that tastes as gorgeous as it looks in the glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading stress — just pure, refreshing flavor you can trust. The hibiscus concentrate is simmered with a touch of honey, then strained and poured over fresh fruit and cucumber slices to steep in the fridge until the whole pitcher turns a deep, jewel-toned crimson. It's the kind of drink that makes plain water feel completely obsolete. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it's instantly the most impressive thing on the table — whether you're hosting brunch or just treating yourself on a weekday 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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