Preparation: Simmer hibiscus petals, sugar, and water until thickened. Use the syrup in cocktails, mocktails, desserts, or drizzle over pancakes.

Ingredients: 6 cups water, 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals, cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, sweetener.​ Method: Boil water with spices and hibiscus petals for 3–5 minutes. Steep 10–15 minutes, strain, sweeten, and chill. Serve over ice for a tart, aromatic summer drink.​

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers (or 2 cups fresh), 8 cups water, 1/4 cup honey (or to taste), 3 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice, mint for garnish.​ Method: Remove the calyx and pistil from fresh hibiscus flowers if using fresh.​ Bring water to a boil, add hibiscus flowers, and let steep for 5–10 […]