BissapHibiscus Drink
Bissap is a chilled hibiscus drink found across West and Central Africa. This Gabon-style version is sweetened and sharpened with lemon.
Prep
10m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 60gDried Hibiscus Flowers
- 1.5lWater
- 90gWhite Sugar
- 1pcsLemon (juiced)
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a simmer in a pot over medium heat.
- 02
Add the dried hibiscus flowers and let them steep at a gentle simmer until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
- 03
Strain the infusion into a pitcher, pressing lightly on the dried hibiscus flowers to extract more flavor.
- 04
Stir in the white sugar until fully dissolved.
- 05
Add the juice from the lemon and mix well.
- 06
Chill thoroughly before serving.
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