Jamaican hibiscus drink

2 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 cups Water
2 cups Dried hibiscus blossoms
Find in Jamaican or Mexican
Markets sometimes called
Sorrel blossoms
1 teaspoon Fresh ginger -- grated
1 cup Sugar -- or to taste
Jamaican rum (optional)

Directions

In a 4 quart stainless steel or glass pot, bring the water to a boil.

Add the hibiscus and ginger. Turn off the 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.

Makes 2 Quarts.

Jamaican Recipe, The Frugal Gourmet "On Our Immigrant Ancestors" by Jeff Smith p 248.

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