Low Sodium Turmeric-Cinnamon Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler
This vibrant drink is a feast for the eyes before it even hits your lips — that deep ruby color comes entirely from dried hibiscus flowers simmered with warm spices, and the result is genuinely stunning. Fresh strawberries blended right into the hibiscus base give it a fruity body that feels more like a craft beverage than something you threw together at home. Ground turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger layer in a gentle warmth that keeps every sip interesting without overpowering the bright, tart notes from the hibiscus and lemon juice. Honey does all the sweetening here, so you can dial it up or back depending on how ripe your strawberries are. Every single ingredient is naturally free of added sodium, which means you get a bold, complex flavor profile without any of the hidden salt that sneaks into store-bought drinks and flavored syrups. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week, and it looks absolutely gorgeous served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice on the rim.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus base
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp honey
For the cooler
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is deep ruby-red and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the hibiscus flowers to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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