Hibiscus Squash

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Said to sooth sore throats

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Ingredients

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30 red hibiscus blossoms
3 quarts water

1 ounce ginger

6 limes

fresh lime wedges
Sugar to taste

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The Method

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1. Wash ginger, limes and blossoms.

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2. Finely grate or pound ginger and place in a large saucepan and cover with one quart of water.

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​3. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes.

 

4. Add blossoms, remove saucepan from heat and cover.

 

5. Allow to cool and strain liquid into a large jug.

 

6. Juice the limes and add.

 

7. Add 2 quarts of water, lime juice and sugar to taste.

 

8. Serve cold over crushed ice.

 

9. Garnish with lime wedges.