Agua de Jamaica

Name: Agua de Jamaica
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica); 6 cups water (for brewing); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; as needed ice cubes (for serving); 4 cups cold water (to dilute)

A vibrant Mexican hibiscus flower agua fresca brewed with cinnamon and sweetened to taste - tart, floral, and deeply refreshing served over ice.

20 minEasyServes 690 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica)
6 cups water (for brewing)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
as needed ice cubes (for serving)
4 cups cold water (to dilute)

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica), 1 cinnamon stick, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Pour in 6 cups water (for brewing) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid is deeply crimson and fragrant. Remove from heat and steep for 5 more minutes.
3

Strain the hibiscus brew through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on the flowers to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 4 cups cold water (to dilute). Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
5

Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice cubes (for serving).

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Questions

How many calories are in Agua de Jamaica?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 90 calories, with 0 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 20 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Agua de Jamaica for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the hibiscus drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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