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Agua Jamaica

A refreshing Mexican beverage made with dried hibiscus flowers that is sweet and tart.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 4 cups water for boiling
  • 2 cups water for dilution
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • Ice for serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Once boiling, add the dried hibiscus flowers to the water.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  4. After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture into a pitcher.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the strained liquid while it's still warm.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice.
  7. Add 2 cups of cold water to the pitcher to dilute the mixture.
  8. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Agua Jamaica over.

Notes

For an extra twist, add some fresh mint leaves when serving for a refreshing aroma.