
This vibrant crimson drink is one of those recipes that looks stunning without any effort at all ā the color alone stops people in their tracks. Dried hibiscus flowers, a cinnamon stick, and granulated sugar are all it takes to build a concentrate that's tart, floral, and deeply refreshing. Because the sweetness here comes entirely from plain granulated sugar, there's no need to scan labels for hidden honey or worry about whether a store-bought version snuck it in. The cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex than your average fruit drink. Once the concentrate is strained and chilled, you just dilute it with cold water and pour it over ice ā simple, clean, and completely satisfying. A squeeze of lime on the side brightens everything up and plays beautifully against the tartness of the hibiscus. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, 4 cups water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring once or twice until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
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