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Ji Zanmann (hibiscus flower juice)

A ruby-red drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, flavored with ginger and cloves. It is served chilled, especially during the year-end holidays.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Quickly rinse the hibiscus flowers under cold water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil with the peeled and sliced ginger, cloves, cinnamon and orange zest.
  3. Add the hibiscus flowers, turn off the heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
  4. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or a clean cloth, pressing the flowers well.
  5. Add the sugar and lime juice, then stir until fully dissolved.
  6. Let cool, then refrigerate and serve well chilled with ice cubes.

Variations and tips

Sparkling version. Mix the cooled juice with half sparkling water just before serving.

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