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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Steeping the Hibiscus
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus petals to the water.
- 2
Simmering
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes. This will extract the flavor and color from the hibiscus petals.
- 3
Straining
After simmering, remove the pot from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove the hibiscus petals.
- 4
Sweetening
While the liquid is still warm, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until fully dissolved. This will create a sweet hibiscus concentrate.
- 5
Adding Lime Juice
Once the sugar has dissolved, add 2 tablespoons of lime juice to the mixture for a zesty flavor.
- 6
Chilling
Let the agua de Jamaica cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Serving
- 7
Assembling the Drink
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled agua de Jamaica over the ice until the glass is filled. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices.
- 8
Enjoying
Stir the drink gently to combine the flavors and enjoy your refreshing agua de Jamaica!
