Agua de Jamaica
A tart, ruby-red iced hibiscus drink. Refreshing and naturally caffeine free.
Serves 6
Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)
- 8 cups water, divided
- 3/4 cup sugar, or to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick, optional
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices, to serve
Steps
Step 1. Bring 4 cups of the water to a boil. Add the hibiscus and cinnamon, then turn off the heat. Steep for 15 minutes.
Step 2. Strain into a pitcher, pressing the flowers. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
Step 3. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and the lime juice. Taste and add more sugar if you like.
Step 4. Chill and serve over ice with lime slices.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Mexican recipes, part two by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
More Yoribang write-ups of Mexican dishes. Corn tortillas, dried hibiscus, queso fresco, cotija, and Mexican chocolate are sold at Latin grocery stores and many supermarkets. Chile heat varies from one pepper to the next, so taste a little before adding more.