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Two glasses of Agua de Jamaica in a pink tray with two yellow napkins on the bottom.
Kate Ramos

Agua de Jamaica {Hibiscus Punch}

An easy 3-ingredient Mexican recipe you will make again and again. This Jamaica drink is essentially a sweet iced tea made with dried hibiscus flowers and fresh lime juice. Serve with plenty of ice!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 1/2 Quarts or 10-12 Servings
Course: non-alcoholic drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 117
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Boil. Bring water to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Steep. Remove from heat and add jamaica flowers and sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved then let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-proof container. Stir in lime juice and chill.
  4. Serve. Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 1mgSugar: 30g

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Notes

  1. To add some spice notes: Consider adding a cinnamon stick or a few allspice berries to the boiling water along with the hibiscus flowers and sugar.
  2. For a tart flavor: Adjust the amount of sugar and lime juice to suit your taste preferences.
  3. If you prefer a stronger hibiscus flavor: Increase the steeping time by an additional 5-10 minutes.
  4. Fun garnish idea: Feel free to garnish each glass with a slice of lime for an extra pop of citrus flavor.
  5. To make hot tea: Experiment with serving the agua de jamaica warm during colder months for a comforting, aromatic beverage.
  6. More variations: you can also infuse the agua de jamaica with other complementary flavors such as ginger, orange peel, or mint for a unique twist.

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