Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🌺 2 cups of red bissap flowers | 💧 2.5 liters of water |
| 🍬 100 g of powdered sugar | 🍋 2 tablespoons of lemon juice |
| 🌿 Some leaves of mint | 🥄 1 packet of vanilla sugar |
| 💧 1.5 liters of boiling water | ✨ 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water (optional) |
Utensils
| 🍶 Glass bottle | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
| 🍵 Jug | 🔥 Pot |
| 🧊 Strainer | 🍋 juicer |
| 🌿 Blender | 🧪 Scale |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
STEP 1: Rinse the bissap flowers thoroughly to remove impurities before starting the preparation.
STEP 2: In a pot, add the bissap flowers to 1.5 liters of boiling water and let steep for about 5 minutes.
STEP 3: Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature for about an hour.
STEP 4: Once cooled, strain the juice to separate the flowers from the colored water.
STEP 5: Add the sugar and mix well until fully dissolved, then incorporate the lemon juice to enhance the flavors.
STEP 6: Serve the bissap juice cold, garnished with a few mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
Preparing bissap juice at home is simple and accessible to everyone. With just a few ingredients, such as hibiscus flowers, water, and a bit of sugar, it is possible to create a drink full of flavors and benefits. By letting it steep, the aromas and the vibrant color of this traditional drink are released.
Variations, such as the addition of lemon juice or fresh mint, further highlight its potential. Whether to refresh in the summer or to enjoy its virtues, bissap juice will satisfy desires. It’s an excellent way to integrate authentic recipes into daily life.
