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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Agua Fresca)

A refreshing and vibrant drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, sweetened lightly, and served chilled. This traditional Mexican beverage is perfect for warm weather or as a non-alcoholic option.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
1 hr 15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
49 kcal
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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Agua Fresca)

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cupdried hibiscus flowers
  • 0.25 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 cupice

for brewing

  • 4 cupwater

for dilution

  • 4 cupwater

Equipment

saucepan · fine-mesh sieve · pitcher

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Combine the dried hibiscus flowers and the water for brewing in a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.

    About 5 min

  3. 3

    Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the hibiscus to steep and release its color.

    About 10 min

    Cook’s note: The water should turn a deep red color.

  4. 4

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.

    About 15 min

  5. 5

    Strain the hibiscus concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher or heat-proof container, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Discard the spent hibiscus flowers.

  6. 6

    Stir in the granulated sugar until it is fully dissolved.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Adjust sugar to your taste; you can add more or less.

  7. 7

    Add the water for dilution to the hibiscus concentrate.

  8. 8

    Refrigerate the agua de jamaica for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.

    About 1 hr

    Cook’s note: Chilling improves the flavor and refreshment.

  9. 9

    Serve over ice.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
48.7kcal
Carbs
12.6g
Sugar
12.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover agua de jamaica in a sealed pitcher or container in the refrigerator.

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