Wheat Free Sparkling Hibiscus Berry Spritzer
This vibrant spritzer is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Tart dried hibiscus flowers are simmered with fresh strawberries and blueberries until the mixture turns a stunning deep ruby, then brightened with lemon juice and sweetened with maple syrup for a syrup that tastes genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just beautiful, whole-food components doing exactly what they should. The chilled syrup gets topped with sparkling water right before serving, giving you that satisfying fizz without any of the mystery additives you'd find in a bottled mixer. A handful of fresh mint or a lemon slice on the rim takes it from casual to genuinely impressive. It's equally at home at a weekend brunch, a summer backyard gathering, or a quiet evening when you just want something a little more celebratory than plain water.
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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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