
This vibrant crimson drink is one of the most refreshing things you can pour on a hot day, with a tart, floral flavor that's somewhere between cranberry and pomegranate with a hint of warm spice. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to create a deeply colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. The whole process is straightforward ā boil, simmer, strain, chill ā and the result is a pitcher of something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. A squeeze of lime over the ice takes it from great to genuinely addictive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved ā just clean, plant-based refreshment from start to finish. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout, a weeknight dinner, or anywhere you'd reach for a sparkling water but want something with a little more personality.
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Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, 4 cups water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring once or twice until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8ā10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
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