Hibiscus Ginger Punch

By Janet-2

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup dried hibiscus blossoms
• 2-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 cups chilled ginger ale
• 2 750-mL bottles chilled champagne, sparkling white wine, or sparkling mineral water
• Optional: ice, garnishes of mint, lemon or lime slices

Preparation

Step 1

Serves 12

Combine water, hibiscus blossoms, and ginger in a pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in sugar. Let cool, strain, and chill. (If you like, save some of the plumped-up hibiscus blossoms for garnish.)

To make punch, stir hibiscus juice with ginger ale and champagne or mineral water. Garnish if desired and serve immediately.