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hibiscus simple syrup in a bottle
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5 from 1 vote

Hibiscus Simple Syrup

This hibiscus simple syrup uses dried hibiscus flowers for an easy and delicious sweetener. It’s perfect for lemonade, herbal tea, and cocktails!
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 48 people
Calories: 16kcal
Author: Sarah Trenalone

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅛ cup dried hibiscus flowers (~2 tablespoons) Because of the irregular shape of the flowers, I find it's easier to fill a ¼-cup measuring cup halfway instead of using a tablespoon.
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Add sugar and water to a small pot.  Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
    Dissolve Sugar Into Water
  • Turn off the heat. Add the hibiscus flowers and cover the pot. Steep for 10 minutes.
    Strain out the flowers and bottle the syrup.
    Add Hibiscus Flowers + Steep
  • Store simple syrup in a glass jar (or airtight container) in the fridge.  Use within a month.
    hibiscus simple syrup in a bottle

Notes

Yields: About 1 cup syrup.  Serving size estimates 1 teaspoon per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sugar: 4g