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    Hibiscus Simple Syrup

    Published: Dec 29, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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    This Hibiscus Simple Syrup is full of hibiscus flavor with a little hint of spice. You will have a beautiful and versatile syrup you can use in drinks, cocktails, desserts, and more!

    hibiscus syrup in a bottle with dried hibiscus flowers on the table

    This Hibiscus Simple Syrup is easy to make and full of flavor. Made with dried hibiscus flowers, clove, and cinnamon, you are going to want to put this syrup on everything. And not only is it delicious, but it's also a beautiful deep red color that will make your drinks and desserts pop.

    Are Hibiscus Flowers Edible?

    Yes, hibiscus flowers are edible and most commonly seen in tea or dried. When the flowers are boiled in water, they create a deep red color and can be slightly sour. Hibiscus tea is very common throughout the world and is often used as a medicinal tea.

    Are Hibiscus Flowers Good For You?

    Hibiscus has citric acid (vitamin C), malic acid, and tartaric acid. These acids are usually found in fruits like grapes or in wine. These acids help boost immunity, promote better skin, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, manage inflammation, and improve digestive issues.

    Hibiscus has also been said to reduce blood pressure and enhance digestion. However, according to WebMD, hibiscus may present risks in certain situations, so check with your doctor if needed.

    homemade hibiscus syrup in a bottle and on a spoon

    How to Make Hibiscus Syrup

    1. Place the water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
    2. Add the hibiscus flowers, cloves, and cinnamon stick to the pan and bring to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then remove from the heat.
    3. Allow the mixture to cool and steep for at least 1 hour. once cool, strain the solids from the liquid and discard the solids. Place the liquid in a sealable bottle or jar.
    dried hibiscus flowers with sugar and water in a pan to make syrup

    How to store Homemade Hibiscus Syrup

    I like to store my homemade syrups in a sealable glass bottle. They are easy to clean and reusable. If you don't have a bottle you could also use a canning jar with a lid or any other sealable container.

    hibiscus syrup in a glass bottle with cinnamon sticks and cloves

    What to Use Hibiscus Syrup For

    There are always so many things you can do with homemade simple syrup, here are a few ideas:

    • Use it in a cocktail like my Hibiscus Pisco Sour
    • Flavor and sweeten your iced tea
    • Flavor and sweeten your lemonade or limeade
    • Add to your hot tea
    • Pour over pancakes or waffles
    • Make a refreshing drink with sparkling or seltzer water
    • Pour over ice cream
    • Add to your baked goods or frosting
    hibiscus syrup recipe
    hibiscus simple syrup

    Hibiscus Simple Syrup

    This Hibiscus Simple Syrup is full of flavor with a little bit of spice that's delicious in so many things!
    5 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 35kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • 1 medium saucepan
    • 1 fine-mesh strainer
    • 1 sealable container or bottle

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water
    • 1 ½ cups sugar
    • ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 5 whole cloves

    Instructions

    • Place the water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
    • Add the hibiscus flowers, cloves, and cinnamon stick to the pan and bring to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then remove from the heat.
    • Allow the mixture to cool and steep for at least 1 hour. once cool, strain the solids from the liquid and discard the solids. Place the liquid in a sealable bottle or jar. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.4g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 9.4g | Calcium: 1mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Jennifer Holman says

      March 30, 2023 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      The margaritas were totally amazing. The only problem I had is that my Hibiscus flowers were full of very fine sand! I only found this out once I had made the syrup. I hit upon the plan of draining the syrup through four layers of cheesecloth and this worked! Can you imagine servicing gritty margaritas? Washing the flowers thoroughly beforehand doesn't seem viable as you would probably leach the lovely colour! Did anyone else have this problem? Once I had drained the syrup of the flowers I washed the flowers thoroughly and kept some of them to use in the cocktail and the rest I dried and used to create the hibiscus salt.

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      • Emily says

        March 30, 2023 at 9:23 am

        Hi Jennifer, that is odd. I have never had that issue before, but maybe it is that particular brand? I'm glad you liked the margaritas! 💃🏼

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