Ingredients
For 8 servings
- 60 g dried hibiscus flowers (also sold as flor de jamaica or sorrel)
- 2 liters water, divided
- 150 g sugar, or to taste
- Small handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water (optional)
- Ice cubes, to serve
Step by step
Step 1: Rinse the hibiscus flowers in a sieve under cold water to remove any dust.
Step 2: Bring 1 liter of the water to a boil, add the flowers and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Turn off the heat, add the mint and let everything steep until it has cooled down.
Step 4: Strain the liquid into a large jug, pressing the flowers with a spoon to squeeze out all the color.
Step 5: Stir in the sugar while the drink is still slightly warm, then add the remaining 1 liter of cold water, the vanilla and the orange blossom water if using.
Step 6: Chill for at least 2 hours and serve over plenty of ice.
Cooking times and amounts may vary, so taste and adjust as you cook.
