HIBISCUS (JAMAICA) WATER

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup hibiscus flowers (flor de Jamaica)
• Spices: 1 star anise, 5 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 allspice berries
• Juice of 3 yellow lemons and 2 oranges
• Ice, sugar, or honey to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. Wash and boil the hibiscus flowers with the spices.
2. Let it cool, then add sugar, honey, or piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) to taste.
3. Add the orange juice and an equal amount of water at the same time.
4. Slice the lemon and orange and use them for decoration.
5. Add ice to taste and enjoy!

Violeta Sandoval