KarkanjiHibiscus and Ginger Drink
A bright, tart hibiscus drink infused with fresh ginger and warm spices, popular across the Sahel. It is refreshing served chilled and equally pleasant warm.
Prep
10m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 35gDried Hibiscus Flowers
- 1.2lWater
- 25gFresh Ginger (crushed)
- 6pcsClove
- 1pcsCinnamon Stick
- 70gWhite Sugar
- 1pcsLemon (sliced)
- 12pcsIce
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Method
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- 01
Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, fresh ginger, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 02
Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
- 03
Strain the tea, then stir in the white sugar while the tea is still warm.
- 04
Let the tea cool. Serve it warm, or chill it and pour it over the ice.
- 05
Garnish each glass or cup with the lemon.
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