This hibiscus syrup is sweet, tart, and floral. Perfect for keeping on hand for adding extra zing and beautiful ruby red color to margaritas, rum punches, and daiquiris. Or just pour over ice and add club soda for a delicious fresh soda.
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
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
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
Store syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Chinese Recipes
Lazy Longanisa (Filipino-Style Breakfast Sausage)
This lazy longanisa (Filipino-style breakfast sausage) recipe mimics a popular Filipino breakfast dish by marinating fully cooked smoked sausage (like andouille or kielbasa) in a blend of sugar and soy sauce. The sausage is caramelized and best served with white rice and a fried egg.
Simple Pan-Fried Tofu
This pan-fried tofu recipe is an everyday dish from Hong Kong for those who love the taste of soy sauce. Kids will love the salty fried protein. Serve with rice or eat as a snack!
Butternut Squash-Sweet Potato Ginger Bisque
This soup is perfect in winter-time. The root vegetables are comforting and the ginger is warming. Increase or decrease the amount of ginger to suit your taste. Chicken or vegetable stock may be substituted for the water. Either a blender or food processor can be used to puree the soup. If desired, add cream instead of yogurt to enrich the taste.