Chicken Free Sparkling Hibiscus Berry Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — and it's entirely plant-based from start to finish. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered with fresh strawberries and blueberries to create a deeply colored, tart-sweet syrup that's genuinely stunning in the glass. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the flavor while keeping things naturally sweetened, and a squeeze of lemon juice adds just the right brightness. Once the syrup is chilled and topped with sparkling water, you get a fizzy, refreshing drink that looks like it came from a fancy cocktail bar. Optional mint sprigs and lemon slices make it feel extra polished for guests or a weekend brunch spread. There's nothing to worry about here in terms of hidden animal-derived ingredients — every component is straightforward and easy to verify at the store.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus syrup
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
To assemble
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- ice cubes, for serving
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, strawberries, and blueberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and released their color, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the maple syrup and lemon juice until the syrup is fully dissolved.
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