Florida Cranberry Punch
Agua de Jamaica
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Quart of Water
- 1/4 to 3/4 cup of sugar (all depending on how sweat you prefer your drinks)
- 1 cup of Dried Whole Florida Cranberry Flower
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 2 thin slices of fresh ginger
- a few cloves
- a teaspoon of lime juice
- a teaspoon of lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put 1 Quart (4 cups) of water, sugar, and optional ingredients in a medium to large saucepan. Bring ingredients to a soft boil, while stirring regularly. Do not add the Dried Whole Florida Cranberry Flowers yet.
- Remove from heat and add 1 cup of Dried Whole Florida Cranberry Flowers. Cover and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain into a pitcher or new container (strain to remove Dried Whole Florida Cranberry Flowers and optional ingredients).
- Taste and dilute up to 50%. You can dilute the tea by adding up to another Quart (4 cups) of water (dilute with club soda instead of water to make the drink bubbly!). It all depends on your flavor intensity preference.
- Serve this delicious drink over ice.
