Aguas Frescas de Jamaica with Hibiscus and Orange Blossom

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A refreshing traditional Mexican hibiscus iced tea brightened with orange blossom water and fresh citrus, perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together dried hibiscus petals, water, granulated sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried hibiscus petals
8 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp orange blossom water
for garnish fresh lime slices
as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 cup dried hibiscus petals. Steep for 15 minutes until deep red and fragrant.
Step 2: Strain hibiscus liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding petals.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar while the liquid is still warm until fully dissolved.
Step 4: Add 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1 tsp orange blossom water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
Step 5: Chill the hibiscus agua fresca in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 6: Serve over ice cubes in glasses garnished with fresh lime slices for a tangy, floral refreshment.