Sesame Free Hibiscus Berry Mocktail
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone mid-scroll, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers are steeped into a tart, floral syrup sweetened with maple syrup, then combined with muddled fresh strawberries and blueberries for a drink that tastes genuinely complex without a drop of alcohol. A generous hit of fresh lime juice keeps everything bright and balanced, while chilled sparkling water adds a satisfying fizz right before serving. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from sesame in any form — no hidden tahini, no seed-based syrups, no ambiguous "natural flavors" to second-guess at the store. It's the kind of mocktail that feels special enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint if you want to really impress, and serve it immediately so the bubbles stay lively.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus syrup
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica flowers)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
For the mocktail
- 8 medium strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lime wheels, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and dried hibiscus flowers in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and steep for 8 minutes, until the liquid is a deep ruby-red.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup until fully dissolved. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or measuring cup, pressing the flowers to extract all the liquid; discard the spent flowers. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
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