Pork Free Sparkling Hibiscus Berry Spritzer
This vibrant spritzer is a showstopper in a glass — deep ruby-red from a homemade hibiscus and berry syrup, brightened with fresh lemon juice, and finished with a cascade of sparkling bubbles. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered together with fresh strawberries and blueberries until they surrender every drop of their gorgeous color, then sweetened naturally with maple syrup for a syrup that tastes far more special than anything you'd find bottled on a shelf. The whole thing is completely plant-based and naturally free of any animal products, so there's genuinely nothing to second-guess about the ingredient list. Once the syrup is chilled and poured over ice, a generous splash of sparkling water transforms it into something that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar. Optional mint sprigs and lemon slices push it right over the edge into "I need to serve this at every gathering" territory. It's refreshing, a little tart, a little floral, and absolutely stunning for warm-weather entertaining or a fancy weeknight treat.
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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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