BissapHibiscus Drink
A bright red hibiscus infusion with a tart, floral taste balanced by sugar and lemon. Served well chilled, it is a recognizable hot-weather drink across the Sahel.
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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- 60gDried Hibiscus Flowers
- 2lWater
- 120gWhite Sugar
- 1pcsLemon (sliced)
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil, then add the dried hibiscus flowers.
- 02
Reduce the heat and simmer briefly, then remove from the heat and let the flowers steep until the liquid is deeply colored and tart.
- 03
Strain out the dried hibiscus flowers and stir in the white sugar while the drink is still warm.
- 04
Add the lemon and chill thoroughly before serving.
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