Citrus-Spiced Agua Fresca with Hibiscus and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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A refreshing and vibrant Mexican-inspired drink blending tart hibiscus flowers with bright lime and orange notes, perfect for Cinco de Mayo. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together dried hibiscus flowers, 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 70 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 70 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
6 cups water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
as needed ice cubes
for garnish lime slices
for garnish fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers, steeping for 15 minutes until deep red and fragrant.
Step 2: Strain the hibiscus liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding flowers.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar while the liquid is still warm until fully dissolved.
Step 4: Add 1/3 cup fresh lime juice and 1/3 cup fresh orange juice to the pitcher, stirring to combine.
Step 5: Refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 1 hour until chilled.
Step 6: Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnished with lime slices and fresh mint leaves for a bright, festive presentation.