Homemade Jamaica Recipe
Hibiscus flower refreshing homemade drink.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetener & Flavoring
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Hibiscus Tea
In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer and Steep
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. This allows the flavors and color to infuse into the water.
- 3
Strain the Tea
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher. Discard the hibiscus flowers.
Flavoring and Sweetening
- 4
- 5
Add Lime Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lime juice to the sweetened hibiscus tea for a refreshing tang.
- 6
Add Mint
Toss in 0.5 cups of fresh mint leaves and stir gently to combine. Let the drink cool to room temperature.
Serving
- 7
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the drink for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice, garnished with additional mint leaves and lime slices if desired.
