Zesty Agua Fresca de Jamaica with Fresh Lime

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A refreshing hibiscus flower iced drink with tangy lime and subtle sweetness, perfect for cooling off on warm days. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica), 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers under cold water briefly to remove dust.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the hibiscus flowers; steep for 15 minutes until deep red and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the flowers.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar while the liquid is still warm, mixing until fully dissolved.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/4 cup fresh lime juice to the hibiscus tea, stir well.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
  7. Step 7: Serve over ice cubes in glasses, garnished with lime slices if desired.

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