Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca

Name: Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, halved; 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (Jamaica flowers); 2 cups hot water (for steeping); 2 cups cold water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 4 cups ice cubes

A jewel-toned Mexican agua fresca combining sweet strawberries with tangy dried hibiscus flowers, blended smooth and sweetened lightly for a show-stopping summer drink.

12 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, halved
2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (Jamaica flowers)
2 cups hot water (for steeping)
2 cups cold water
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
4 cups ice cubes

Instructions

1

Steep 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (Jamaica flowers) in 2 cups hot water (for steeping) for 5 minutes, then strain and let the tea cool to room temperature.
2

Add 2 cups hulled, halved fresh strawberries, the cooled hibiscus tea, 2 cups cold water, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice to a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 60 seconds.
3

Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing to extract the juice. Discard solids.
4

Stir and taste, adjusting sugar or lime as needed.
5

Serve over 4 cups ice cubes in chilled glasses.

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Questions

How many calories are in Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 85 calories, with 1 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the strawberries drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 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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