Hibiscus Flower with Orange Zest and Vanilla Cordial

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Hibiscus Flower with Orange Zest and Vanilla Cordial
Dried hibiscus petals make a delicious tea and are the perfect addition to cocktail syrup, sundaes, marinades and salads.

Ingredients

4 dried hibiscus flowers (or 4 hibiscus teabags)

1 cup caster sugar

Zest of 1 orange

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp citric acid powder

 

Method

  1. Combine the hibiscus, 2 cups water, sugar, orange and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes, or until thick and syrupy.
  2. Take off the heat. Remove the tea bags, if using (the flowers are nice to stay in the cordial to garnish drinks). Whisk in the citric acid. Set aside to cool. Makes 1½ cups.
  3. Store in a sterilised bottle, unopened for 2 months. Once opened, refrigerate.

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