Jamaica Recipe
Refreshing hibiscus flower drink
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Hibiscus Tea
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Let it steep for about 15-20 minutes.
- 2
Strain the Mixture
After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the hibiscus flowers. You should have a deep red liquid.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 4
Add Lime Juice
Once the mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in 1 cup of lime juice.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the drink until chilled. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
