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Jamaica Drink (Jamaica Agua Fresca) Recipe
This Jamaica Drink is made from dried roselle hibiscus flower and the vibrant red color and tart, tangy flavor make it a favorite among many.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 cups
Calories: 57 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried jamaica flowers also known as hibiscus or flor de Jamaica
- 16 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the 2 cups of dried Jamaica and 8 cups of water.
- Over medium high heat, bring it to a soft boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the sugar and stir well until all of the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the remaining of the water and let it cool (I let mine sit overnight covered on my counter since I like it to have a strong flavor!)
- Strain. Taste for sugar and water and add more if necessary.
- Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve over ice.
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Notes
- Storing
- No calorie sweeteners options
- Good to know
- Keep in refrigerator in an air tight container until ready to use and serve over ice.
- You can make a concentrate (without adding the last cups of water) and keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
- To keep the sugar intake low, just add stevia or truvia instead of sugar.
- Agua De Jamaica is made from Hibiscus Sabdariffa
Nutrition Information
Serving
8oz
Calories
57kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.