Orange Salad with Shredded Coconut

Peel the oranges and cut into thin slices

Arrange the slices in a decorative pattern on a glass container

Combine the water and shredded coconut in a saucepan and bring to a boil

Stir until the shredded coconut dissolves

Add the orange slices, white wine, cinnamon sticks, and mint sprigs

Let it simmer for 15 minutes

Remove from heat

Add the cognac and pour over the orange slices

Sprinkle with chopped hibiscus leaves and refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 hours

Serves 20 people