Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Water)). 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!
Prep 10 mins Cook: 35 mins Additional: 15 mins Total: 1hr Servings: 16 Yield: 1 gallon
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Water)
2 cups dried hibiscus petals
½ cup chopped piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cones)
Everyday Cooking
Step 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. Step 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.
Servings Per Recipe:16 Calories: 97.2 % Daily Value * Carbohydrates: 25.3g 8% Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1% Sugars: 25g Vitamin A Iu: 1.3IU Vitamin C: 0.1mg Folate: 0.1mcg Calcium: 5.8mg 1% Magnesium: 1.4mg 1% Potassium: 3.7mg Sodium: 2.9mg Calories From Fat: 0.4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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