Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Drink)

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup dried hibiscus blossoms*
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar or simple syrup

* These are labeled "sorrel" and can be found in Mexican markets in the Southwest.

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring the blossoms and water to a boil over high heat and continue boiling for 3 minutes. Add enough water to bring the total liquid to 4 cups; add sugar.
2. Set the mixture aside for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Strain the liquid into a glass pitcher. Add more sugar, if necessary.
4. Serve chilled over ice with lime wedges as a garnish.