Jamaica 500ml Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare Hibiscus Tea

   In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers to the water.

2. 2

   Steep the Flowers

   Reduce the heat and let the hibiscus flowers steep for about 15-20 minutes, until the water turns a deep red color.

3. 3

   Strain the Mixture

   After steeping, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid into a bowl or pitcher, discarding the hibiscus flowers.

4. 4

   Sweeten the Tea

   While the liquid is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved.

5. 5

   Add Lime Juice

   Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice to the sweetened hibiscus tea and mix well.

6. 6

   Chill and Serve

   Let the Agua de Jamaica cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice cubes if desired, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.