Low Iodine Turmeric-Cinnamon Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that makes people stop and ask what's in it — and the answer is nothing but bold, beautiful whole ingredients. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with warming turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger until the liquid turns a stunning deep ruby-red, then fresh strawberries and bright lemon juice get blended right in for a fruity, layered flavor that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every single ingredient here — from the spices to the honey to the fresh fruit — is naturally free of the iodine-containing additives and processed components that make so many store-bought drinks off-limits. The result is a refreshing cooler you can sip without second-guessing a single sip. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks like something from a fancy café menu. It works equally well as a party drink, a midday refresher, or a mocktail for a special occasion — and the hibiscus base can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until you're ready to blend and serve.
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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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