Agua De Jamaica

Ingredients

• 1 cups dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica) – rinsed
• 4 cups water – for simmering
• 4 cups cold water – for diluting
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• ice cubes – for serving
• lime wedges – for serving

Instructions

1. Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers in a fine-mesh strainer under cool running water to remove dust.
2. Combine the rinsed flowers with the water in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat; cook 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep until the liquid is deep ruby and pleasantly tart but not bitter, 10–15 minutes.
4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract; discard the solids.
5. While the liquid is still warm, add the granulated sugar and stir until fully dissolved, 1–2 minutes.
6. Stir in the cold water, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 45–60 minutes.
7. Serve over ice cubes with lime wedges.