Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTestal Mexican KitchenAguas Frescas - Jamaica Recipe

Aguas Frescas - Jamaica Recipe

Time20m
Serves6

Hibiscus sweetened drink

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare Hibiscus Tea

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Strain and Sweeten

    Remove from heat, and strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the flowers. While the tea is still warm, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Dilute and Flavor

    Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir in the lime juice for added flavor.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the Aguas Frescas over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

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