Flower Power! Hibiscus Cider Can Help You Stay Warm
The holidays are here, and what better way to slow things down a bit than with a nice, warm cider? I like to add pieces of fruit to this recipe to give it some texture. If you don't like hot cider, add ice cubes and you've got yourself a refreshing tea to enjoy on those short winter days.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
2/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppercorns
2 whole cloves
one 2-inch piece of lime peel
2 medium cinnamon sticks
mint sprigs for garnish
Related: Welcome winter with a heaping helping of comfort food
Directions
1. In large medium pot with 8 cups water, combine hibiscus flowers, sugar, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lime peel.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Strain and serve. Garnish with a mint sprig.
-By Ericka Sanchez
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