agua de jamaica (hibiscus water)
(3 ratings)
After living several years in Mexico as a child, there are a few things I got used to having that I can't live without. In the summers, this is definitely one of them. Hibiscus dried petals shouldn't be very hard to find. Check your local ethnic stores, I have heard its also called Sorrel in some carribean stores. As far as taste, I would say it most resembles cranberry but in my opinion so much better. Can be served hot or cold and is a good alternative for Iced tea. It is also a mild diuretic so if you retain fluids this is especially good for you.
(3 ratings)
Ingredients For agua de jamaica (hibiscus water)
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1 cdried hibiscus petals
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4 cwater
- EVERY 1 CUP OF THE DRIED PETALS IS ENOUGH FOR 4 CUPS, MAKE MORE OR LESS DEPENDING ON YOUR NEEDS.
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sugar to taste
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optional: lemon or lime juice to taste
How To Make agua de jamaica (hibiscus water)
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1Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
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2Stir in the hibiscus petals and boil for about 5 minutes.
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3Stir in sugar until dissolved.
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4Remove from heat and let it steep for about an hour.
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5Strain into a glass pitcher (it stains!) push into the strainer to get as much goodness as you can from the petals.
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6Use personal judgement here: If its too tart add more sugar if its too strong add more water.
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7You can squeeze a lemon or lime into it if you like at this point.
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