African Hibiscus Punch Recipe
From:
Field Guide to Herbs & Spices
, by
Aliza Green
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Hibiscus has a pleasantly tart and sour taste with a raspberry, rhubarb, and plum character and a floral, berrylike aroma. Because of its vibrant red color, it livens up refreshing teas and other cooling drinks.
Jus de vissap, a cold hibiscus drink often called the national drink of Senegal, is also popular in neighboring parts of West Africa.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup dried hibiscus blossoms
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 section vanilla pod
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine hibiscus blossoms with cloves, cinnamon stick, and vanilla pod in a large pot. Add to 2 quarts boiling water and boil for 1 minute, stirring. Turn off the heat, sweeten with honey or sugar, and steep for 1 hour.
- Strain, pressing the blossoms to extract all the juices. Serve hot or cold.
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This recipe sounds delicious but for my tastes it looks like way too much sugar and honey.