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Last Updated on September 25, 2025 by Tiffany
This quick and easy hibiscus simple syrup recipe is so delicious and perfect to make healthy sodas, in iced coffee, or to pour over ice cream!
I love making syrups from home because then I know exactly what goes in it. No fillers, white sugar, or other unnecessary ingredients is added. Plus, everything is made with love!
How to use Hibiscus Simple Syrup?
Hibiscus simple syrup can be used in so many different ways! It’s sweet, floral, tangy with just the right amount of tartness- let’s talk about the different profiles we can combine the flavor with.
Iced Coffee-The floral sweetness pairs so well with the bitterness of coffee!
Matcha Lattes- I’ve made so many iced matcha lattes with this syrup and the taste is so delicious every time!
Pancakes/Waffles- Paired with a heft serving of sweet cream- yum!
Ice Cream- Whether your favorite flavor is vanilla or chocolate, hibiscus can add the perfect amount of tart sweetness to both.
Salad- Whether it’s a fruit salad or a tiny finishing top off an autumn salad!
Cocktails- Need I explain more? This flavour profile is perfect for a cocktail or its mocktail counterpart!
Soda- Sparkling water and a simple syrup can make the perfect combo for a homemade soda!
Cake- Drizzled over a fruity cake with something like citrus, vanilla/almond, pineapple upside down, or even chocolate would make a good pair.
Nuts- Combine with some nuts (think pecan, almond, or cashews), a sprinkle of salt, and roast for a tasty glazed nut mixture!
What You’ll Need
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Dried Hibiscus Flowers
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Cane Sugar
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Water
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Ginger
How to make Hibiscus Simple Syrup
Step One:
Combine the sugar, water, grated ginger and dried hibiscus in a pot and put the heat on low medium.
Step Two:
Once the pot reached a bubble (should take about 3-5 minutes, turn the heat on low and allow to simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
Step Three:
Turn off the heat and let sit covered for another 5 or so minutes. Wait until it cools and store in the fridge up to two weeks and enjoy!
How to store Hibiscus Simple Syrup
This homemade hibiscus simple syrup recipe can last up to two weeks in the fridge, if you don’t eat it all by then! The syrup is so tasty and usually gets finished before than and tastes
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers use 3/4 cup for less intense flavor!
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Cane Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Agave Syrup
- 1.5 Teaspoon Ginger grated
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, grated ginger and dried hibiscus in a pot and put the heat on low medium.
- Once the pot reached a bubble (should take about 3-5 minutes, turn the heat on low and allow to simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let sit covered for another 5 or so minutes. Wait until it cools and store in the fridge up to two weeks and enjoy!
