Jamaica

Jamaica

2/3 cup dried hibiscus blossoms*
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup granulated sugar or simple syrup

In a saucepan, bring the blossoms & water to a boil over high heat & continue boiling for 3 min
Add enough water to bring the total liquid to 4 cups; add sugar
Set the mixture aside for at least 4 hrs or overnight

Strain the liquid into a glass pitcher
Add more sugar, if necessary
Serve chilled over ice with lime wedges as a garnish

* These are labeled “sorrel” & can be found in Mexican markets in the Southwest

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