Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups (2 ounces) dried hibiscus flowers or dried rose petals*
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 cup vodka, chilled
• 1 cup ice

Instructions

1. *Can be found at specialty Latin markets
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, hibiscus flowers, and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool for 25 minutes. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, and vodka.
3. Place the ice in a tall pitcher. Strain the hibiscus tea into the pitcher and discard the flowers. Refrigerate until ready to use.