Hibiscus Agua Fresca
Agua de Jamaica is one of Mexico’s top aguas frescas, right alongside the classic horchata. It’s quick, easy, and loved by everyone—ready in just 15 minutes!
Instructions
- Sift the hibiscus petals to remove any debris, then lightly rinse them under water until the liquid just begins to color. Drain off any excess water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the hibiscus petals to the pot and let them simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the petals to steep in the water until it has completely cooled.
- Strain the mixture to remove the petals. Reserve a few rehydrated petals for decoration, and discard the rest. Pour the agua fresca into a pitcher, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice and place some of the reserved hibiscus petals between the cubes for decoration. Pour in the drink and enjoy.
Notes
Add ice to either the glass or the pitcher, depending on your preference. Adding it directly to the glass helps prevent the drink from becoming diluted.