agua de jamaica

Name: Agua de Jamaica
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) dried hibiscus flowers aka flor de jamaica; 4 cup(s) water, for steeping; 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar (substitute agave nectar), or to taste; 4 cup(s) cold distilled water

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on May 5, 2020

This flower infused water is not only colorful but also refreshing! It pairs so well with many Mexican foods such as Mole Poblano...

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Cold drink sitting on an outdoor table garnished with a lime wedge with a carafe and a palm tree in the background.

prep time 2 Min

cook time 2 Min

method Stove Top

yield 7 cups

Ingredients

4 cups dried hibiscus flowers aka flor de jamaica
4 cups water, for steeping
1/4 cup granulated sugar (substitute agave nectar), or to taste
4 cups cold distilled water

How To Make agua de jamaica

Step 1

In a large pot, pour in 4 cups water and add hibiscus flowers. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover and let it steep for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Strain the mixture into a fine sieve over a large bowl or measuring cup; discard the flowers. Add sugar to concentrate Agua de Jamaica and stir well before adding 4 cups cold distilled water. Stir well, taste and adjust if necessary, transfer to the fridge to chill, about 4 hours.
Step 3

Pour Agua de Jamaica in a tall glass over ice cubes. Makes 7 cups
Step 4

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