Name: Hibiscus Punch
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups dried hibiscus (see Tip); 1 cinnamon stick (optional); 1 (2-inch) chunk of ginger, peeled and chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon allspice berries (optional); 1/2 cup agave syrup or granulated sugar, or to taste; Ice; Lime wedges, for serving

This bright beverage, inspired by Caribbean sorrel drink and Mexican agua de Jamaica, is made by steeping hibiscus flowers to extract flavor — and color. It is then lightly sweetened and served chilled, like iced tea. Add cinnamon, ginger and allspice if you wish. It makes a great ruby-colored cocktail mixer as well.

Hibiscus Punch

hibiscus (see Tip)

cinnamon (optional)

(2-inch) chunk of ginger, peeled and chopped (optional)

allspice berries (optional)

agave syrup sugar,

Lime wedges,

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium stainless-steel pot.

Add hibiscus flowers, and cinnamon, ginger and allspice berries, if using. Turn off heat and steep for at least 30 minutes.

Strain mixture into a pitcher or bowl and cool to room temperature. Sweeten to taste. Serve chilled over ice, with lime wedges.

Hibiscus Punch

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 7

Author : David Tanis

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