Hibiscus Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 quarts water
1 1/2 inches piece ginger, finely grated
1 1/2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 large lime)

Preparation

Combine water and ginger in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
Remove from heat and stir in Jamaica flowers and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let steep 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large, heat-resistant bowl or pot.
Stir in lime juice and set aside to cool.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve over ice.