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Active Time
15 minutes
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Total Time
45 minutes
Look for dried hibiscus flowers at specialty food shops and Latin markets.
Ingredients
Makes 8
Peel and thinly slice fresh ginger. Combine ginger, hibiscus flowers, and 3 cups boiling water in a medium pot. Let steep at room temperature for 30 minutes. Strain into a large pitcher, discarding solids. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Add 8 cups cold water. Fill glasses with ice; pour agua fresca over and serve. DO AHEAD:Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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Reviews (2)
Back to TopI love the hibiscus - known as sorrel in Jamaica - and this is a really refreshing recipe. Because I like mine on the sour/tart side, I don't sweeten it but provide honey and sugar on the side so guests can make it to taste.
mimu
Boston, MA
6/1/2020
This is delicious as written. I have experimented and love the following additions: juice of 2 limes, zest of 1 lime, twice the ginger, a splash of cayenne. I also boil less sugar in 1 cup of water until dissolved and cool, then add 7 cups cold water, not 8 with sugar syrup.
celtsalt
Klamath Falls OR via Oceanside CA
5/9/2014
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