Agua Fresca de Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Water)
Aguas Frescas, which is Spanish for "Fresh Waters", are refreshing,non-alcoholic drinks available throughout Mexico, along with other countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
Ingredients
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2 quarts water, divided
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2 ounces dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica)
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3/4 cup dark brown sugar
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Sliced oranges, lemons and/or limes for garnish
Directions
1.
Bring 1 quart water to a boil. Add hibiscus and sugar, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2.
Remove from heat. Add remaining quart of water. Strain into a pitcher and chill.
3.
To serve, pour into a glass filled with ice and garnish with citrus slices.
Tip:
Aguas Frescas are meant to be light and not cloyingly sweet, making them quaffable and a perfect counterpoint for a hearty and spicy foods. Feel free to use the sweetener of your choice, be it granulated sugar or a non-caloric sweetener. Just keep in mind that an agua fresca should not have a soda-like sweetness.
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