Canonical preparation
Hibiscus Concentrate
A strong steep of dried hibiscus, lightly sweetened — the ruby, tart base of Agua de Jamaica and a dozen floral coolers.
Servings
Yield~16 oz
MethodBuilt
Ingredients
- Dried Hibiscus Flowers1 cup
- Hot Water4 cups
- Sugar0.5 cup
Directions
Steep 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers in 4 cups hot water for 15-20 minutes. Strain, stir in 1/2 cup sugar while warm, and chill.
Notes
Brew it strong; it gets diluted at the glass. Over-steeping turns it astringent, so pull the flowers at 15-20 minutes.