Jul 09 2026
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Hibiscus Agua Fresca Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time30m
Serves4

orange, agave (vegan)

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavorings

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation of Hibiscus Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Hibiscus Flowers

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and stir.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and let the hibiscus flowers simmer for about 15 minutes.

  4. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 7

    Stir Well

    Stir the mixture well until the agave syrup is fully dissolved.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 8

    Serve Over Ice

    Fill glasses with ice and pour the hibiscus agua fresca over the ice.

  2. 9

    Garnish

    Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and a slice of orange for an added touch.

  3. 10

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing hibiscus agua fresca!

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