Herban Flora Recipe

by Erika Flowers

• 2 oz Satsuma Louie Louie (approx. 0.8oz THC, 0.8oz CBD)
• 1.5 oz Concentrated Hibiscus Tea**
• 0.75 oz Lemongrass Simple Syrup*
• 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
• Garnish: Thai Basil
• Glassware: Wine Glass
• Ice: Cubed

Lemongrass Simple Syrup*

• 25g Fresh Lemongrass
• 240g Water
• 240g White Sugar

Slice 25g of fresh lemongrass and combine with 240g of water in a small saucepan with a lid. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in 240g of white sugar and allow mixture to cool. Fine strain into an airtight glass vessel. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Concentrated Hibiscus Tea**

• 8 cups water
• 2 cups (about 2–3 ounces) dried hibiscus or Jamaica flowers
• 1 1/2 cups sugar or to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

In a 6– or 8–quart saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add flowers, stir, and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool a bit. Strain mixture into a large container (with a lid to cover later), and add the sugar and lime juice. Stir until well-dissolved. Once the concentrate has cooled, cover well and refrigerate. It will keep in the refrigerator for months.