Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Water) Recipe
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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Water)

By: SB 
"This drink is served throughout Mexico. It is nice and refreshing. It is similar to a tart cranberry tea drink. You may add more or less sugar to your taste if you prefer. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 gallon
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups dried hibiscus petals
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup chopped piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cones)
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar

Directions

  1. Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in the hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer until the water has turned a deep red, 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. Stir the chopped piloncillo into the hibiscus water until dissolved, then set aside to cool 15 minutes. After cooling, strain the warm liquid into a 1 gallon pitcher through a wire mesh strainer. Squeeze as much liquid from the petals as you can, then discard the petals. Stir in the white sugar until dissolved, then pour in enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Serve immediately or let stand overnight for best taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by DAGirlandei   view full review
I have it 2 stars because it's good. But not five because This is an exaggerated version of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2010 by LadySparkle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
AWESOME!! I don't have a gallon pitcher, so I halved the recipe, got a lil too much nutmeg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Keri Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! I love the agua de jamaica they sell in the restaurant part of our local Mexican...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by Fatima E   view full review
I had to increase the amount of water as it was a bit too strong. Other than that... great recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by geranium   view full review
This recipe was exceptional!! I made this today and can't stop drinking it! :) the only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by divapat   view full review
Indeed, this drink is served throughout the Caribbean. It's called sorrel in Jamaica and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2010 by SB   view full review
You can use a 2oz bag of dried hibiscus leaves which can be found at the local mexican markets.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by Suprise Me   view full review
I added some tropical Green Tea to my first batch. I love Jamaica anyway I can get it, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2010 by DiamondGirl amanecer   view full review
This drink is fabulous. I have very similar recipe, but I tried this to rate. I used a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by larkspur   view full review
Great recipe! I've always loved the Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger tea, and this tasted even...

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