HIBISCUS AQUA FRESCA

By BobD

Ingredients

• Look for dried hibiscus flowers at specialty food shops and Latin markets
• 1 fresh ginger, 2 1/2" piece
• 1 1/3 cups hibiscus flowers
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice fresh ginger. Combine ginger, hibiscus flowers, and 3 cups boiling water in a medium pot. Let steep at room temperature for 30 minutes. Strain into a large pitcher, discarding solids. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Add 8 cups cold water. Fill glasses with ice; pour agua fresca over and serve.

DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.