Description
Agua de Jamaica, a vibrant Mexican beverage, offers a delightful balance of tart and sweet flavors. Made from dried hibiscus flowers, this refreshing drink is perfect for hot days or as a unique cocktail mixer. With its stunning ruby color and zesty lime accents, Agua de Jamaica not only quenches your thirst but also adds a festive touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot.
- Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the mixture to remove flowers.
- While warm, stir in ½ cup of sugar until dissolved; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Add ½ cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and stir well.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold, about an hour.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lime slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg