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Author
Food Network | 2021-06-04
Description
Red beverages made from strawberries (which grow in abundance in states where slavery proliferated, like Louisiana) and hibiscus, a plant native to West Africa, are particularly popular during Juneteenth celebrations. This hibiscus sorbet is flavored with spices and citrus that are reminiscent of bissap, a hibiscus-infused beverage enjoyed in countries like Guinea, or Sorrel, a festive beverage enjoyed during the holidays in Jamaica. Though bissap is typically tart, this sorbet toes the line between just-sweet-enough and barely-tart, thanks to the lime juice and the steeped hibiscus flowers. The steeped hibiscus flowers also provide a rich, deep and vibrant red color.
