Gurhal (Hibiscus) Sharbat Recipe

In some areas, Gurhal Sharbat is also called Jaswant Sharbat

When I was growing up in Kumher (Rajasthan), we had Gurhal in our front yard. Most people like Rose, my favorite flower was Gurhal. One must be careful with Gurhal, some people may be allergic to the flower.

Ingredients

Hibiscus Syrup

1. Water: 2½ Cups

2. Sugar: 4 Cups

3. Fresh Lime juice: ¼ Cup

4. Fresh Hibiscus petals: 4 cups

Method

Hibiscus Syrup

1. Add water and sugar in a heavy bottom pan. Heat till all the sugar is dissolved

2. Crush Gurhal petals and lime juice with mortar and pestle.

3. Add Gurhal mixture to sugar syrup. Cook about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.

4. Let it cool to room temperature. Age in refrigerator for about 12 hours. Strain. Discard solids.

Serving

Mix one part Hibiscus syrup and 3 parts water. Serve on Ice.