1.Put 4 cups of the water and the sugar in a medium saucepan. Add optional cinnamon, ginger slices, and/or a few allspice berries. Heat until boiling and the sugar has dissolved.
4 cups
Water
1 cup
Granulated Sugar
Cinnamon
Ginger
3 each
Allspice Berries
2.Remove from heat. Stir in the dried hibiscus flowers. Cover and steep for 20 minutes.
1 cup
Dried Hibiscus Flowers
3.Strain into a pitcher and discard the used hibiscus flowers. Store the concentrate chilled until ready to make the drink.
4.Add the remaining 4 cups of water and lime juice to the concentrate.