The Frugal Gourmet On Our Immigrant Ancestors/Jeff Smith 1990

Jamaican Hibiscus Drink

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 quarts N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
8 cups water 2 cups dried hibiscus blossoms (find in Jamaican or Mexican markets-sometimes called sorrel blossoms.) 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup sugar or to taste Jamaican rum (optional)



1 In a 4-quart stainless-stell or glass pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the hibiscus and ginger. Turn off heat, then cover and steep for 4 hours. Strain and sweeten with sugar to taste. Chill and serve, or serve with good rum, the amount according to your taste.

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