Best Hibiscus Lemon Agua Fresca Recipes

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HIBISCUS FLOWER WATER



Hibiscus Flower Water image

Categories     Fruit Juice     Non-Alcoholic     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups water
2 2-ounce cones piloncillo, chopped, or 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup jamaica (hibiscus) flowers (about 1 1/2 ounces)
Ice cubes Assorted orange, lemon, and lime slices (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to boil in large pot. Add piloncillo and flowers. Return water to boil, stirring to dissolve piloncillo. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors. Strain liquid into pitcher. Chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
  • Fill glasses with ice and citrus slices. Pour liquid over and serve immediately.

AGUA FRESCA DE JAMAICA



Agua Fresca de Jamaica image

Provided by Harold Mcgee

Categories     easy, cocktails

Yield About 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 ounces (about 1 cup) dried hibiscus calyxes also called flor de jamaica, available in Latin American stores
10 allspice berries, coarsely cracked optional
Sugar or agave syrup

Steps:

  • Place the hibiscus in a bowl, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and drain. Cover with 4 cups cold water, add allspice berries, if using, and soak for 4 to 12 hours. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing firmly and then discarding solids. Add 4 cups water and then sweeten to taste with sugar or agave syrup.

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