Hibiscus Agua Fresca Recipe
Make Hibiscus Agua Fresca Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Hibiscus Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers once the water is boiling. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Strain the Tea
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the hibiscus flowers.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
While the hibiscus tea is still warm, add 1 cup of sugar to the strained liquid and stir until fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Lime Juice
Once the sugar is completely dissolved, add 1 cup of fresh lime juice to the pitcher and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Chill the Drink
If desired, add 2 cups of chilled water to dilute the drink to your taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 6
Serve
To serve, pour the hibiscus agua fresca over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
