MSG 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, no artificial anything required. Ground turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger layer in an earthy, aromatic depth that plays beautifully against the bright tartness of fresh strawberries and lemon juice. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you can sip without a second thought about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your glass. The process is straightforward: steep, strain, blend, and stir — and the result is something that feels genuinely special, like a drink you'd pay too much for at a trendy café. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness naturally, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table.
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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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