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Hibiscus-Flower Cooler

This traditional agua gets its glorious red color from the jamaica, or hibiscus, flower, whose natural sourness is counteracted by the sugar.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Cups

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup sugar, or to taste
2 cups ice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add flowers. Simmer mixture 5 minutes and remove pan from heat. Let mixture stand 30 minutes to infuse.

    Step 2

    Pour infusion through a sieve into a glass pitcher, pressing on solids, and discard flowers. Add sugar and ice, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Chill cooler and stir before serving.

TagsAgua FrescaBeveragesPitcher DrinkMexicanLatin AmericanHibiscusHerbs & SpicesNonalcoholicGluten FreeNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerEasySimmerGourmet
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