RECIPES

Agua de Jamaica

By Chef Ellen Bennett
May 23, 2024
Serves
one large pitcher
Ingredients
Dried Hibiscus Flowers2 cups
Water6 cups
Piloncillo(dehydrated sugar cane) 1/2 of one (they sell them in small tubes at stores like Vallarta) OR brown sugar to taste, just to sweeten up a bit
Cinnamon 1 stick
Salta touch to bring out the sweetness
Limesa squeeze as needed
Steps
  1. Bring water to boil and add hibiscus flowers; cook for 10 minutes. Add sugar and salt, stir and then strain the flowers. Chill and serve over ice as is or as a cocktail base, like a margarita.
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