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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavorings
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation of Hibiscus Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Hibiscus Flowers
Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and stir.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and let the hibiscus flowers simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 4
Strain
After 15 minutes, remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the hibiscus flowers. Allow the liquid to cool.
Mixing the Agua Fresca
- 5
Juice the Oranges
While the hibiscus tea is cooling, juice the 2 fresh oranges using a citrus juicer. You should have approximately 1 cup of orange juice.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled hibiscus tea, orange juice, 1 cup of agave syrup, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
- 7
Stir Well
Stir the mixture well until the agave syrup is fully dissolved.
Serving Suggestions
- 8
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice and pour the hibiscus agua fresca over the ice.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and a slice of orange for an added touch.
- 10
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing hibiscus agua fresca!
