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Hibiscus Syrup
Tart, floral, and the color of a good reason to set the table.
About 1½ cups20 minutesClean, heat-safe jar or bottle
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowersDried Hibiscus Flowers
- 1 cup granulated sugarGranulated Sugar
- 1¼ cups waterWater
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Bring hibiscus and water to a simmer, then remove from heat and steep 10 minutes.
- 02
Strain out the flowers, return the tea to the pan, and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- 03
Cool, bottle, and refrigerate.
Happiest note
Hibiscus brings acid and tannin, so it can take the place of both color and structure in a drink.
03 · Use it well
Recommended uses
- Tequila and rum highballs
- Ginger ale and lime zero-proof drinks
- Cranberry, orange, and sparkling wine pairings
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