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Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca

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

MexicanNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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. 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. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

    Stir and taste, adjusting sugar or lime as needed.

  5. 5

    Serve over 4 cups ice cubes in chilled glasses.

Questions

Can I halve or double Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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