JAMAICAN WATER.

JAMAICAN WATER.

Ingredients:
1.5 to 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (40-50 g)
9 cups water
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 lime or lemon (optional)
Directions:
Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers in a large strainer under running water.
Boil 4 cups of water in a large saucepan.
Add the hibiscus flowers, stir, and boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and let stand for 30 to 45 minutes.
Strain the mixture, pressing the flowers to extract all the juice.
Add the remaining 5 cups of water to dilute the infusion.
Sweeten with sugar to taste and stir well.
Optional: Squeeze the juice of a lime or lemon and stir.
Chill and serve with ice.