Agua De Jamaica

Directions

  1. 1Add dried hibiscus flowers to a pot.
  2. 2Add sugar to the pot.
  3. 3Add cold water to the pot.
  4. 4Bring the mixture to a light simmer for 5 minutes and then remove from the heat.
  5. 5Strain the hibiscus mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup.
  6. 6Pour the Jamaica simple syrup into a squeeze bottle.
  7. 7Fill a glass with ice.
  8. 8Add the Jamaica simple syrup to the glass.
  9. 9Optionally squeeze lime juice into the glass.
  10. 10Add water to the glass.
  11. 11Garnish with a dried orange slice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups cold water
  • lime juice
  • water
  • Jamaica simple syrup

Equipment

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Tips

  • Do not toss hibiscus flowers into boiling water, that'll make it bitter.
  • Optionally squeeze lime juice into the drink.
  • Serve with ice and garnish with a dried orange slice or a lime wedge