Hibiscus Punch

If you enjoy the tart floral flavor of hibiscus tea, you'll like this unique punch called bissap rouge in Senegal. You can find dried hibiscus (also called roselle or sorrel) in Asian, Mexican, and Caribbean speciality markets, or order online at www.mexigrocer.com.

Yield: 8 cups (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 8  cups  water
• 1  cup  hibiscus pods
• 2/3  cup  superfine sugar

Preparation

Combine water and hibiscus in a large nonaluminum Dutch oven. Cover and let stand 2 hours. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Strain through a sieve, reserving punch; discard solids. Add sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves; chill.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

66 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.2g

Carbohydrate:

16.9g

Fiber:

0.0g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.0mg

Sodium:

0.0mg

Calcium:

4mg