Rosa de Jamaica Fresca
A bright Mexican hibiscus cooler lighter than traditional agua de jamaica.
- ½ cupdried hibiscus petals
- 4 cupswater
- ¼ cupsugar
- 2 tbspfresh lime juice
- 1 smallorange(sliced)
- dried hibiscus flowergarnish
- 1Bring water to boil and add hibiscus flowers.
- 2Steep for 10 minutes until deep ruby color.
- 3Strain and add sugar while warm stirring to dissolve.
- 4Add lime juice and chill thoroughly.
- 5Serve over ice with orange slices.
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Rosa de Jamaica, or Agua de Jamaica, is a beloved Mexican hibiscus drink that arrived from West Africa via the slave trade during the colonial period. The hibiscus plant thrived in Mexico's climate, and the tart, ruby-red drink became integrated into Mexican culinary culture. Today it is one of the most popular aguas frescas, served at restaurants, street stands, and family tables throughout Mexico.
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