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Hibiscus Flower Drink

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Hibiscus Flower Drink
8 servings

 

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Jamaica ( Hibiscus Flower )
Water
Sugar

 

 

 

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

  1. Place :
    2 Cups Jamaica ( Hibiscus Flower );
    in large pot with :
    8 Cups Water;
    and bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat, and steep at room temperature at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Strain liquid into clear glass pitcher, and press down on flowers to extract all liquid possible.
  4. Discard flowers.
  5. Add :
    1 Cup Sugar, or to Taste;
    stirring to dissolve.
  6. Add more sugar if drink is too tart, or more water if drink is too strong.
  7. Cover, and refrigerate for up to two days. Serve cold.

 

 

 

[ NOTE ]

A dried variety of hibiscus flower is the basis for this refreshingly tart, garnet-red drink with a flavor and color similar to cranberry juice.

Both flower and drink are known as jamaica (ha-MY-ca).

Look for these flowers at your Hispanic market.

 

 

 

::: View the original recipe for Hibiscus Flower Drink at vegetariantimes.com