Bissap (hibiscus) Drink Recipe
Make Bissap (hibiscus) Drink Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Hibiscus Flowers
Once the water is boiling, add the dried hibiscus flowers to the pot. Stir gently.
- 3
Simmer
Lower the heat and let the hibiscus flowers simmer in the water for about 20 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, remove the pot from the heat. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the mixture into a large bowl or pitcher, discarding the hibiscus flowers.
- 5
Sweeten the Drink
While the hibiscus tea is still warm, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- 6
Add Mint and Lemon Juice
Add the fresh mint leaves and lemon juice to the strained hibiscus liquid, stirring well to combine.
- 7
Chill
Let the drink cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Drink
Serve the chilled bissap in glasses over ice cubes if desired. Garnish with additional lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for decoration.