Hibiscus Punch

Name: Hibiscus Punch
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters dried hibiscus flower pods (see note); 473 milliliters superfine sugar, plus more to taste; 4 liters water

Hibiscus Punch might be just the beverage you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 144 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up hibiscus flower pods, superfine sugar, water, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Add the water and dried hibiscus to a large nonaluminum Dutch oven. Cover and let stand at least 2 hours.

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Dried Hibiscus

Water

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Dutch Oven

Uncover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.

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Strain through a sieve, discarding the solids.

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Sieve

Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Refrigerate until well chilled.

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Sugar

Pour into small cocktail glasses filled with ice.

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Cocktail

Ice

Garnish, if desired.

Hibiscus pods or dried flowers are known as jamaica ("ha-myee-kah") in Mexican and Caribbean markets or online at MexGrocer.com.Do Tell: Hibiscus—often used to make jams, jellies, and sauces—is rich in vitamin C.

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Hibiscus

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From Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining by Denise Gee. Text copyright © 2009 by Denise Gee; photographs copyright © 2009 by Robert M. Peacock. Published by Chronicle Books LLC.

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