AGUA DE JAMAICA

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This agua de Jamaica recipe features an iced tea made from hibiscus-tart and deep red like cranberry juice. Add rum if you like. -Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 6 hibiscus tea bags
5 cups water, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup rum, optional
Mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse flowers in cold water. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, flowers and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Strain mixture, discarding flowers and zest; transfer to a large bowl. Add sugar and remaining water, stirring until sugar is dissolved. If desired, stir in rum. Refrigerate until cold. Add mint sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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