Hibiscus and Lime Agua Fresca

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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A refreshing, lightly sweetened beverage made with dried hibiscus flowers and fresh lime juice, perfect for festive Cinco de Mayo celebrations. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 25 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 60 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 60 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers. Cover and steep for 15 minutes until deep ruby color develops and floral aroma fills the air.
Step 2: Strain the hibiscus infusion through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the flowers. Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Add the remaining 2 cups cold water and 1/2 cup fresh lime juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
Step 4: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the hibiscus agua fresca over the ice, and garnish each with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve chilled.