Celery Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with warming turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger to build a deep ruby base that's floral, spiced, and a little tart all at once. Fresh strawberries and a squeeze of lemon get blended right into that chilled base, giving the whole cooler a lush, fruity body that feels far more special than anything you'd pour from a bottle. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives — no sneaky seasoning blends, no store-bought syrups to scrutinize, just whole spices, fresh fruit, and honey. The process is straightforward: simmer, steep, strain, blend, and chill, with most of the hands-off time doing the heavy lifting for you. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks genuinely stunning in a glass and works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a crowd.
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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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