How to make HIBISCUS Agua fresca | Agua de JAMAICA | Villa Cocina

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

dried hibiscus flowers

💰Cheaper: dried rose petals

Dried rose petals can mimic the flavor.

Measure 1 cup of well packed hibiscus flowers, sifting to remove any stems.

Rinse the hibiscus flowers under running water briefly until some color is released.

In a pot over medium-high heat, bring 10 cups of water to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and add 1 cup of sugar, stirring to combine.

Add the rinsed hibiscus flowers to the pot and stir again.

Allow the mixture to steep on low simmer for roughly 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, turn off the burner and let the mixture steep until it cools down completely.

Strain the infused water into a pitcher, optionally keeping some flowers for decoration.

Taste the agua de jamaica and add more sugar if a sweeter drink is desired, stirring until dissolved.

Serve over ice, optionally adding the reserved flowers for decoration.

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