Dried hibiscus flower drink
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_tea

I love this stuff. It can be drunk, hot or cold. It's even been known
to be mixed with libations, or so I've heard.
For a flavor twist add a little piece of cinnamon stick.

Dried hibiscus flowers can be found at a Mexican market or online. I
happen to have a nice little stash of them.
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For every cup of flowers I use two cups of water.
Bring to a boil. Take off the heat and steep for an hour covered.
Strain through a sieve pressing on the flowers to extract all the
juices.
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This is where personal taste comes in. Since it is a little tart, some
say it's reminiscent of cranberry juice, (I think it's way better)
water and sugar are added according to personal taste.

I like it a little on the tart side so I add just a little more water.
But I like it on the sweet side so I taste and add, taste and add.
It's as personal as you are.
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Now, what was that I heard about libations?
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And that's that.

koko
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There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
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updated 10/27