Hibiscus Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.33 cups dried hibiscus flowers
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 1 piece fresh ginger root , 1/2 inch
• 1 lemon , zested

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water, white sugar, hibiscus, brown sugar, ginger, and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until sugars dissolve and flowers soften, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and steep syrup until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Strain syrup into a container through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.

3. 3

   Store syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.