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Classic Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Drink)
Agua de Jamaica is a vibrant, tart, and refreshing cold beverage, a staple in Mexican cuisine. This recipe focuses on its classic deep red hue and balanced sweet-tart flavor, offering a hydrating, antioxidant-rich drink perfect for cooling down on a warm day.
165 min8 servingsmexicanbeverage
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
ovo-vegetarian
vegan
pescetarian
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 134mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 46g17%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Potassium 18mg
Vitamin C 0.58mg1%
Magnesium 4.4mg1%
Zinc 0.05mg
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 8 cup water
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2 unit limes
- 1 unit orange
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1 strip orange peel
- 5.5 sprigs mint
- 1 as needed ice
- 2 tbsp agave nectar
- 0.25 tsp kosher salt
- 1 unit lemon
- 3.5 unit whole allspice berries
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- 1Combine dried hibiscus flowers, 8 cups water, Fresh Ginger slices, Orange Peel, and whole allspice berries in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid is deep red.
- 2Remove from heat and let steep for another 10-15 minutes. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
- 3Stir in sugar, agave nectar, kosher salt, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice until sweeteners are dissolved. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste.
- 4Chill the concentrate thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 5Serve over ice, garnished with fresh lime slices, orange zest, and mint sprigs.
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