This Hibiscus Simple Syrup is a vibrant red syrup made by infusing dried hibiscus flowers with sugar and water. Tart, floral, and slightly cranberry-like in flavor, it's perfect for tea, lemonade, cocktails, mocktails, sparkling water, and iced coffee.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
- Glass bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Add hibiscus flowers, sugar and water to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and steep for 8–10 minutes.
- Strain the hibiscus tea through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the flowers.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice if using.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Transfer to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate.
Notes
Hibiscus has a naturally tart flavor similar to cranberry or pomegranate.
For a sweeter syrup, increase sugar to 1¼ cups.
For a stronger floral flavor, steep the hibiscus flowers for up to 20 minutes.
Excellent paired with citrus, berries, vanilla, coconut, and tropical fruits.
Use 1–2 tablespoons in tea, lemonade, sparkling water, cocktails, or iced beverages.
For a sweeter syrup, increase sugar to 1¼ cups.
For a stronger floral flavor, steep the hibiscus flowers for up to 20 minutes.
Excellent paired with citrus, berries, vanilla, coconut, and tropical fruits.
Use 1–2 tablespoons in tea, lemonade, sparkling water, cocktails, or iced beverages.