Tropical Flowers

Hibiscus Infusion

To Make the Hibiscus Infusion

1. Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring just to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Allow to steep for 5 minutes. Strain the hibiscus infusion through premoistened cheesecloth. Wring the flowers in the cheesecloth to extract the maximum amount of flavor possible.
2. The liquid should be