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!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Hibiscus Simple Syrup is easy to make and full of flavor like my Blueberry Lavender Syrup and my Lilac Simple Syrup. 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.
How to Make Hibiscus Syrup
- 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.
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.
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
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Hibiscus Simple Syrup
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
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Sue says
What a lovely twist on simple syrup! I can't wait to try it in a few cocktails!
Emily says
It's great in cocktails and many other things. I know you are going to love it!
Jeri says
What a beautiful color! Love it over homemade ice cream!
Emily says
I'm not sure why I haven't done that yet but it's happening ASAP. Thanks for the reminder, Jeri!
Kristina says
Turned out really well.
Lindsay Howerton-Hastings says
YUM! This drizzled into some champagne is so yummy for the weekend. Fabulous recipe!
Emily says
Great way to use it! Thanks for the review 😊
Swathi says
This Hibiscus simple syrup looks delicious.
Sabrina says
So perfect for adding to champagne and club soda. Perfect , thanks.
amanda says
This syrup is delicious and great for cocktails!
Emily says
Yes, thank you, Amanda!
Nathan says
I love this hibiscus simple syrup, the cinnamon really brings out the flavor and it's so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
Emily says
I'm so glad you liked it, Nathan.
Andrea says
What fantastic flavors in this simple syrup. It sounds marvelous and I love how versatile it is.
Vanessa says
This was so simple, and I actually had a load of hibiscus I was given for Christmas and didn't know how to use it! So this has been perfect
Emily says
I'm so glad you tried this recipe and already had the hibiscus on hand. Thank you!
Beth says
This syrup is so delicious I can eat it with a spoon! We had it for breakfast on French toast. Prima!
Emily says
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for trying the syrup.
Catherine says
Love this! Looks so yummy 🙂
Geri says
I have stored mixed cloves, cinnamon, Brown sugar and sorrel drink, but long can it remain edible? Thank you.
Emily says
Hi Geri! The syrup should last for 2-3 weeks when stored in a sealed container in the fridge. Hope that helps!