Heartboundless

(Hibiscus Cordial)

1 litre (easily doubled)

Ingredients:

  • 30g dried hibiscus Flowers
  • 300g sugar
  • 1125ml (4.5 cups) water - can add more depending on your tastes
  • 2 sticks of cinnamon
  • 2 inches of ginger chopped into chunks

Instructions:

  1. Put the dried hibiscus flowers, giner, cinnamon sticks, sugar and water into a medium-sized pan and bring to a gentle boil.
  2. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 30 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  3. Once cooled, strain the juice into a jug. The flowers can be kept and used to decorate.
  4. Fill some glasses with lots of ice and pour the cordial over the top, then top with sparkling water or lemonade (I tend to do two thirds cordial to one third mixer but your taste may differ)