Burkinabe Bissap (Hibiscus Drink)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried hibiscus (bissap/roselle) flowers
• 8 cups water
• 1 cup sugar, or to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• Juice of 1 lime
• Ice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers under cold water.
2. 2Bring the water to a boil, then add the hibiscus flowers and grated ginger.
3. 3Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid turns deep ruby red.
4. 4Remove from heat and stir in sugar until dissolved, then add lime juice and mint leaves.
5. 5Let the mixture steep and cool to room temperature.
6. 6Strain out the flowers, ginger, and mint, reserving only the liquid.
7. 7Chill thoroughly and serve over ice in tall glasses.

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