WonjoHibiscus Drink
Wonjo is the Gambian name commonly used for a tart hibiscus drink. This simple version is sweetened, chilled, and served over ice with lime.
Prep
10m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Infusion
- 60gDried Hibiscus Flowers
- 1.5lWater
Drink
- 110gWhite Sugar
Serving
- 400gIce
- 2pcsLime (cut into wedges)
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil, add the dried hibiscus flowers, and simmer gently until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
- 02
Strain the infusion into a jug and discard the dried hibiscus flowers.
- 03
Stir the white sugar into the hot infusion until dissolved, then let it cool completely.
- 04
Chill the drink until very cold.
- 05
Fill glasses with ice and pour over the hibiscus drink.
- 06
Serve with the lime wedges on the side.
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