12 cups water, divided
2 cups granulated white sugar
2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
15 ripe strawberries, washed and tops removed
1 lime, juiced
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
Add the sugar and mix until dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and add the hibiscus flowers, allowing them to steep for 20 minutes.
20 minutes
Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Discard the hibiscus flowers.
In a blender, combine the strawberries and 4 cups of water. Blend on high until liquefied. Strain the mixture into the pitcher and discard the remaining pulp.
Add the lime juice and the remaining 2 cups of water. Stir well to combine. Serve over ice.