Agua de Jamaica

Get your vitamin C with tea! Agua de Jamaica is an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers, popular in Mexico, parts of central and south America, and the Caribbean. This drink is punchy, bright, refreshing, and perfect for warm summer days. You can easily make this recipe at home and even store it for later usage. With temperatures rising each day, the need of keeping oneself hydrated is of utmost importance. This drink is not only cooling in nature but also super delicious. The main ingredient in this recipe is dried hibiscus petals which you can easily get from the supermarket or order online. Adding sugar, cinnamon, ginger and lime juices adds some flavourful layers to the drink. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be by leaving a comment in the section below. Happy Summers!

Ingredients of Agua de Jamaica

• 1/2 cup edible flowers
• 1/2 piece cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 pieces ginger

Step 1 Make sugar mixture Boil 500ml water along with a cinnamon stick, ginger and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Take it off the heat, stir in the dried hibiscus flowers and let them steep for 20 minutes.

Step 2 Strain the mixture Strain into a pitcher (If storing for later, chill this concentrate until ready to make the drink).

Step 3 Garnish and serve Add the remaining 500ml water. Alternatively, you can add ice and chilled soda for a bubbly version. Squeeze in a little lime juice and garnish with a slice of lime or orange. Refrigerate depending on how chilled you want the drink to be. Enjoy!