Paloma’s Mexican Hibiscus Water

INGREDIENTS

3 cups dried hibiscus (available at Mexican markets in bulk)
1 liter of water
1-1.5 cups of sugar (depends on desired sweetness)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Place the hibiscus in a pot with enough water to cover the petals.
Put on medium heat. When it starts to boil, put on low and let it cook for
15 minutes.

Step 2. Using a strainer covering the lid of a pitcher, pour the contents of
the pot through the strainer into a pitcher.

Step 3. Add more water to the hibiscus petals to remove any additional color
and flavor, then restrain.

Step 4. Add remaining water to the pitcher, add one cup of sugar

Step 5. Stir and refridgerate. Serve with ice.