Karkadeeh (Hibiscus Drink)

Ingredients

• •1 cup hibiscus petals
• •2 cups sugar

Directions

1. 1Soak hibiscus petals in cold water for 1 to 2 hours.
2. 2Transfer, with its water, to pot and bring to a boil.
3. 3Remove pot immediately and strain liquid through a very fine sieve or filter paper.
4. 4Return petals to the pot, add fresh cold water to cover, and bring to a boil, again filtering the juice.
5. 5Repeat until karkadeeh loses its reddish hue.
6. 6Discard petals and sweeten while juice is still hot.
7. 7Traditionally, karkadeeh is served ice-cold, but it is also pleasant when served hot in winter.