AGUA DE JAMAICA (HIBISCUS WATER)
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...
Provided by Jennie Pagano
Categories Other Drinks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
- 2. Stir in the hibiscus petals and boil for about 5 minutes.
- 3. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
- 4. Remove from heat and let it steep for about an hour.
- 5. Strain into a glass pitcher (it stains!) push into the strainer to get as much goodness as you can from the petals.
- 6. Use personal judgement here: If its too tart add more sugar if its too strong add more water.
- 7. You can squeeze a lemon or lime into it if you like at this point.
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Noor Ail
ail_n91@yahoo.comThis is the best agua de jamaica recipe I've ever tried.
Oluwafemi Rotimi
oluwafemi.rotimi@hotmail.comThis agua de jamaica is so refreshing and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.
Hailu Tadese
t.hailu@hotmail.comI love the color of this agua de jamaica.
Tamara Mupanga
t-mupanga@yahoo.comThis is the perfect drink for a party.
Zain Don
z_d@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of agua de jamaica, but this recipe changed my mind.
sandile ntutha
sn@aol.comThis agua de jamaica is a keeper!
sonu Qureshi
qureshi@yahoo.comI will definitely be making this again.
Hocky132 Ali
ha@hotmail.frThis is the best agua de jamaica I've ever had!
Ashikul Islam Fahim
a@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. Agua de jamaica is now my favorite drink.
Mansoor HuSsain
hussain.m100@yahoo.comDelicious!
Leeroy Miles
l_m74@hotmail.comThis agua de jamaica is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and tart. It's the perfect drink to enjoy after a long day.
Kelly Layfield
k-l@hotmail.comI love how easy this agua de jamaica recipe is to make. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus. The flavor is amazing and it's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day.
Prakati Puri
puri@hotmail.comAgua de jamaica is one of my favorite drinks! This recipe is simple to follow and the results are delicious. The hibiscus flowers give it a beautiful color and a unique flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mogamat Mentoor
m@yahoo.comThis agua de jamaica is easy to make and it's so refreshing! I love the tart and tangy flavor. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.
Rex Culverson
rex.c@gmail.comI've never had agua de jamaica before, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's so delicious and refreshing. I love the floral flavor of the hibiscus flowers. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Roy Zaib
royzaib@yahoo.comThis agua de jamaica recipe is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It's also very refreshing and flavorful. I love the tartness of the hibiscus flowers. I will definitely be making this again!