HIBISCUS SYRUP

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Keep this sweet, tart, and floral syrup on hand for adding extra zing and beautiful ruby red color to margaritas, rum punches and daiquiris. Or just pour over ice and add club soda for a delicious fresh soda. Syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Provided by Matt Wencl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup dried hibiscus flowers
¼ cup brown sugar
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Bring water, white sugar, hibiscus, brown sugar, ginger, and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until sugars dissolve and flowers soften, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and steep syrup until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Strain syrup into a container through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

The betterbutter
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Yum!


Tony Gutierrez
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A bit too tart for my taste, but still a nice addition to my tea collection. I'll try adjusting the sugar ratio next time to find my perfect balance.


Bobye Powell
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Meh.


Henok Wolde
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5 stars! This syrup elevated my cocktails to a whole new level. The hibiscus flavor is subtle yet distinct, adding a sophisticated touch without overpowering the other ingredients. Truly a game-changer for my home bar.


Evan Douthitt
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Hibiscus syrup - a delightful surprise!


Nirmala Nepali
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As a hibiscus enthusiast, I was thrilled to see this recipe and eager to try it. The process went smoothly, and the syrup turned out vibrant and flavorful, embodying the essence of hibiscus. I drizzled it over pancakes and was delighted by the burst