Agua de Jamaica
A refreshing Mexican drink with a rich ruby color, tangy hibiscus flavor, and gentle sweetness.
Ingredients
- dried hibiscus calyces50 g
- water1500 ml
- sugar150 g
- ice cubes18 pcs
Instructions
Sort through 50 g of dried hibiscus calyces, rinse them quickly under cold water, and place them in a saucepan.
Add 500 ml of water, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to get a rich infusion.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the infusion steep for 20 minutes, then strain it through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
Pour the infusion into a large pitcher, add the remaining 1000 ml of water and 150 g of sugar; stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Chill the agua de Jamaica in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavor settle and make sure the drink is well chilled.
Fill glasses with 18 ice cubes, pour in the drink, and serve immediately.
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