Ingredients

  • ½ cupdried hibiscus petals
  • 4 cupswater
  • ¼ cupsugar
  • 2 tbspfresh lime juice
  • 1 smallorange(sliced)
  • 🍋dried hibiscus flower(garnish)

🔧 Tools

pitcherstrainer

Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil and add hibiscus flowers.
  2. Steep for 10 minutes until deep ruby color.
  3. Strain and add sugar while warm stirring to dissolve.
  4. Add lime juice and chill thoroughly.
  5. Serve over ice with orange slices.

📜 History

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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