Mexico's well-known jamaica drink, Agua de Jamaica or "hibiscus water." A perfect drink to serve with the mid-day comida. The flavor is sweet and tart at the same time and very refreshing.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time17 minutesmins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: agua fresca, hibiscus, iced tea, jamaica
Servings: 12glasses
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Douglas Cullen
Ingredients
2cupsdried hibiscus flowers
2quartswater
½cupsugar per pitcher of jamaica
Instructions
HIBISCUS CONCENTRATE
Put 2 quarts of water in a pot
Add 2 cups of dried hibiscus flowers to the water
Bring to a boil
As soon as the water boils reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes
After 10 minutes turn off the heat and allow the hibiscus concentrate to cool
PITCHER OF JAMAICA
Put ⅓ of the concentrate in a half-gallon pitcher and add the sugar
Fill the pitcher with cool water and stir vigorously to dissolve the water
Serve chilled or over ice
Notes
Optional
Add I cinnamon stick to the water when steeping.
Alternative Sweeteners
Instead of sugar, you can sweeten your drink with piloncillo or agave syrup.
Storing
The concentrate will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator.
Store in a sealed container so that it doesn't take on flavors for other foods in the fridge.