Agua Fresca de Jamaica
6 servings
A refreshing Mexican hibiscus drink made with dried flor de jamaica, lightly sweetened and served ice cold. Perfect for hot days and easy to keep in the fridge.
Equipment
- 1 large pitcher
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (known as jamaica)
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 cups water (divided)
Instructions
- Place hibiscus flowers and 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the concentrate cool down completely.
- Strain into a bowl to remove the flowers, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Transfer the hibiscus concentrate to a large pitcher and add sugar. Mix to dissolve.
- Mix in the remaining water, taste, and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Serve over ice or chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
Notes
- Choose good quality dried hibiscus flowers with a deep red color for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste. Add more sugar or water depending on how you like it.
- You can swap sugar for agave, honey, or stevia if you prefer.
- Try it with sparkling water for a fizzy version or as a base for mocktails.
- For leftovers, transfer to a large jar or a pitcher and store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.1mg