BissapHibiscus and Mint Drink
Bissap is a Senegalese hibiscus drink served cold and sweetened to taste. Mint and lemon are common additions, though recipes vary widely by household and vendor.
Prep
10m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 50gDried Hibiscus Flowers
- 1.5lWater
- 80gWhite Sugar
- 20gFresh Mint
- 40mlLemon Juice
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil and add the dried hibiscus flowers.
- 02
Reduce the heat and simmer briefly, then remove from the heat and steep until deeply colored.
- 03
Strain into a heatproof pitcher and stir in the white sugar while warm.
- 04
Add the lemon juice and fresh mint, cool promptly, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
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