Hibiscus-Flower Cooler

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (about 1 1/2 ounces)
• 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste
• 2 cups ice

1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add flowers.
2. Simmer mixture 5 minutes and remove pan from heat.
3. Let mixture stand 30 minutes to infuse.
4. Pour infusion through a sieve into a glass pitcher, pressing on solids, and discard flowers.
5. Add sugar and ice, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
6. Chill cooler and stir before serving.

water, flowers, sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hibiscus-flower-cooler-200809 (may not work)