Ginger-Hibiscus Syrup

Ingredients

• 7  cardamom pods crushed
• 1 tablespoon hibiscus flowers dried
• 2 tablespoons ginger peeled finely chopped
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• sieve

Directions

1. Bring sugar, water, cardamom, ginger, and dried hibiscus flowers to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often; boil 2 minutes. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
2. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer, discarding solids. Store chilled in airtight container up to 2 weeks.