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A delightful, simple syrup infused with dried hibiscus petals becomes a delicious sweetener. A simple syrup is typically made with 1 part water to 1 part sugar. Once you start making simple syrup you can try different sugars like demerara sugar and infusing with a variety of herbs and spices.

Add this syrup to your favourite cocktail like the Hibiscus Gin Sour or stir a few spoonfuls into sparkling water, lemonade, ice tea or whiz into a salad dressing.

Find dried hibiscus flowers in Calgary at: The Apothecary, Unimarket, The Naked Leaf and Tres Marias Food Market.

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Hibiscus Simple Syrup

Author Wanda Baker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flours

Instructions

  • Heat the water over medium heat bringing to a light simmer.
  • Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
  • Turn off the heat. Stir in the hibiscus flowers and steep for 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain and let syrup cool. Store in a container with a lid in the refrigerator.