Hibiscus Punch

alligirl's Note:

The hibiscus flowers may be found in bags, at your grocery store. Credited to Guinea. For a 'spiked' punch, just add vodka, to taste...Posted for ZWT.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 3.0 quarts

• 3 quarts water
• 1 ½ inches piece ginger , finely grated
• 1 ½ cups dried hibiscus flowers
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 large lime)

Directions:

1. Combine water and ginger in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Remove from heat and stir in Jamaica flowers and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let steep 10 minutes.
3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large, heat-resistant bowl or pot.
4. Stir in lime juice and set aside to cool.
5. Refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Serve over ice.

Reviews

[Cadillacgirl]

Yummy! Thank God I wanted dried hibiscus flowers last ZWT because I bought some when I found them and had them on hand! I liked the ginger as my tummy has been a little upset and it was great along with the delicious hibiscus. Gonna try to make a second batch with the same flowers like another reviewer! Made for ZWT #7

[Elmotoo]

Maybe my flowers were strong but I thought the ginger was very subtle. Plus, I re-steeped it once already & plan on making a 3rd batch with the same flowers. I just add a fresh lime each time. Very refreshing! Made for ZWT5.

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

This is very similar to a recipe of mine, Hibiscus Tea so of course I liked it! :) I did think the amount of ginger in here was way too much. I love hibiscus tea and love the fact that it is becoming more popular. Not only is it a beautiful color but it is wonderfully good for you! Thanks for sharing your recipe!