HIBISCUS, ORANGE, AND VANILLA AGUA FRESCA

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Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua Fresca image

True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Summer     Tea     Chile Pepper     Vanilla     Drink     Non-Alcoholic     Lime Juice     Orange     Birthday

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
1 Thai chile, split in half lengthwise
4 (3-inch) strips orange zest
1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 24 hibiscus tea bags
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Thin lime wheels (for serving)

Steps:

  • Scrape vanilla seeds into a medium saucepan; add pod, chile, orange zest, hibiscus, sugar, and 2 cups boiling water. Let steep until infusion cools to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids. Stir in lime juice and 2 cups cold water; chill agua fresca 1 hour.
  • Divide agua fresca among ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lime wheels.
  • Do Ahead
  • Agua fresca can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Ayumi Jinko
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This agua fresca is a must-try!


Ronald Dorlean
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I will definitely be making this again.


Lusanda
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This is my new favorite agua fresca recipe.


Copter Don
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Judy Bochaberi
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This agua fresca is delicious! It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day. I love the beautiful pink color and the unique flavor.


Pete Navarro
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I'm not usually a fan of agua fresca, but this recipe changed my mind. The hibiscus and orange flavors are so refreshing and the vanilla adds a touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Cason Logan
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This is my new favorite agua fresca recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of hibiscus, orange, and vanilla.


Ali Ibrahim
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I love this agua fresca! The hibiscus and orange flavors are so unique and refreshing. I always feel like I'm on vacation when I drink it.


Muhammad Saiful
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This is a great recipe for a refreshing summer drink. The hibiscus and orange flavors are so refreshing and the vanilla adds a touch of sweetness. I would highly recommend this recipe.


The burt Family
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Keanu Zwelakhe
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This agua fresca was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the beautiful pink color and the hibiscus flavor was so unique. I will definitely be making this again.


Dj Thornton
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I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The hibiscus and orange flavors were a perfect combination, and the vanilla added a touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavorful drink.