Franklin Spice Works
Hibiscus Simple Syrup for Cocktails and Drinks
A ruby-red hibiscus simple syrup with a hint of lime. Stir into cocktails, lemonade, or sparkling water.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
- Optional: 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes for a spicy version
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, hibiscus flowers, and lime zest in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and steep 15 more minutes for deeper color and flavor.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a clean jar. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Use in cocktails, sparkling water, lemonade, or drizzled over ice cream.