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Virgin Islands Cooking
Carol M. Bareuther
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Hibiscus Aide
by Carol M. Bareuther
Hibiscus is a bright red flower that grows
wild in the Virgin Islands. Islanders say this drink is good for soothing
sore throats.
Yield:
12 one-cup servings
Nutrition: 28 calories,
0 grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol and 0 milligrams sodium per
serving (made with ¾ cup of sugar per recipe).
Ingredients:
- 30 individual red hibiscus blossoms
- ½ ounce knob fresh ginger
- 3 quarts water
- Juice from 6 limes
- Sugar, as desired
- Fresh limes, cut in slices for garnish
Method:
Wash blossoms and ginger. Grate ginger, place it in a large saucepan, and
cover with one quart of water and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add hibiscus
blossoms, remove saucepan from heat and cover. When cool, strain liquid
into a large pitcher or pot. Add 2 quarts water and juice from limes. Add
sugar to taste. Chill and serve cold over cracked ice. Garnish with fresh
lime wedge, if desired. More recipes by
Carol Bareuther
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