Macadamia Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler
This vibrant drink is a feast for the eyes before it even hits your lips — that deep ruby-red color comes entirely from dried hibiscus flowers simmered with warming spices, and the result is genuinely stunning. Fresh strawberries are blended right into the hibiscus base, giving the cooler a naturally fruity body that feels indulgent without any added fuss. Ground turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger layer in a subtle warmth that keeps every sip interesting, while honey rounds out the tartness in the most satisfying way. The whole thing comes together with real, whole ingredients you can see and name, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It's the kind of refreshing drink that works just as well at a backyard gathering as it does on a quiet afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain iced tea. Garnish with fresh mint and a lemon slice and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu.
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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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