Agua de Jamaica
This refreshing Mexican Agua de Jamaica recipe (hibiscus iced tea in English) is the perfect summer drink. Sweet and tart at the same time, this agua fresca is delicious!
Servings 8 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (33 grams by weight)
- 8 cups water (about 1900 milliliters)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (220 grams by weight)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add water, dried hibiscus flowers, and sugar.
- Stir to combine and turn heat on to high to bring to a boil.
- Once mixture boils, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Let cool and strain into a large pitcher.
- Add ice to serving glasses and pour into glasses.
- Makes eight 8 ounce servings.